Lieutenant John Clayborn Little is a man who does his job well. He is a great leader and an ace detective who is known for solving tough cases, and for inspiring respect from the detectives who serve under him. The officers above him feel differently, though.....jealous, resentful and inferior for starters. They see him as uppity and aloof because he cares for the rights of all the citizens of his good city-a real "hero of the people." His superiors refuse to let him advance. He’s too good at solving cases, and too popular with the people. He is an easy target for those who are politically connected. John has other problems.....he’s a lonely man who withdraws from life because of heartbreak and betrayal, and because he is tormented by all the dead from the murder cases he has investigated. He is Lieutenant John Clayborn Little, Homicide Detective.This time, he is in love, and someone loves him too.