Detective Inspectors Vance and Shepherd reunite in the second book in
John Broughton's Vance And Shepherd Mysteries. After a murder is
committed in a quiet suburban subway under a tramline, it becomes
obvious that the murder squad is dealing with a copycat killer.
The murder is an uncanny repeat of their previous case, and their
inquiries are complicated by the presence of the main suspect's
doppelganger, Melanie Bradshaw. The brilliant chemistry master student
has solid alibis but Shepherd, flying in the face of the contrary
evidence, is convinced that the deceased serial killer's sister and
Melanie are the same person.
As the killings continue, Vance and Shepherd face increasing pressure
from above building. Can they apprehend and bring the killer to justice
before more lives are lost?