The investigation into Staniland's brutal murder has left the detective so consumed by empathy that he's wilfully walked the same self-destructive path as the victim.

He's even entered into an affair with the deadly ex-girlfriend, Barbara.

As he re-traces the deceased's final steps, the detective risks becoming the next victim...

Conclusion of Derek Raymond's cult-crime novel.

Dramatised by Nick Perry.

The Detective . . . . . Burn Gorman
Staniland . . . . . Toby Jones
Barbara . . . . . Tanya Franks
Bowman . . . . . Ben Crowe
Fenton . . . . . Jamie Foreman
Nurse . . . . . Priyanga Burford
Policeman . . . . . Sean Murray

Sound design by Caleb Knightley.

Director: Sasha Yevtushenko

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in October 2013. Show less