In which not much happens but our four heroes-Lewis, Hathaway, Rebus, and Clarke-get to interact once again, this time, on DI Rebus's patch. Rated for coarse language and implied adult content.

NOT NEW BUT NOW A PROPER X-OVER. Two fellow officers disappear. No bodies have been found but Lewis knows a crime has been committed due to the involvement of a certain Elizabethan playwright. Innocent thinks they need help and calls in an old friend.