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Wasp and The Shootist: Where Old Guns Meet New Law
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781808401121
Publisher: Panda Publishing Agency UK
Published: Aug 10 2026
Pages: 194
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A quiet evening in a small English town is shattered when gunfire erupts outside a local shop, leaving four teenagers dead and several others wounded. With a community in shock and no obvious motive, Chief Inspector Robert Wasp Wasp and his team are thrown into one of the most difficult investigations of their careers.
As witness statements, forensic evidence, and audio recordings slowly begin to reveal pieces of the puzzle, Wasp uncovers a mystery far more complex than anyone imagined. With pressure mounting from senior officers, the media, and grieving families, the team races against time to identify a killer who appears to have planned everything with chilling precision.
But as the investigation progresses, strange clues point toward an unexpected and deeply troubling truth, one that challenges everything the detectives believe they know about the case. What begins as a hunt for a ruthless murderer soon becomes a confrontation with trauma, identity, and the blurred line between reality and perception.
Set against the backdrop of modern British policing, this gripping crime thriller combines suspense, emotion, and authentic detective work with a cast of memorable characters led by the determined and compassionate Chief Inspector Wasp.
Perfect for readers who enjoy British crime fiction, police procedurals, and character-driven mysteries filled with twists, tension, and heart.
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