We'd considered wearing uniform but Lesley said, what with her mask and everything, she'd look like a plastic cop monster from Doctor Who. I managed to restrain myself from telling her their real name.

“The study of the victim is called victimology because everything sounds better …”

“Questions would be asked. Answers would be ignored.”

“Conflict resolution,' said Nightingale. 'Is this what they teach at Hendon thes…”

“Right from the start Abigail used to moan and fidget as her hair was relaxed or…”