A Necessary End by Peter Robinson

During a violent demonstration in the quiet Yorkshire town of Eastvale, a policeman is killed and a young protester becomes the prime suspect. Detective Chief Inspector Alan Banks is called to investigate, but what begins as a straightforward case soon unravels into something far darker. Beneath the surface of political unrest lie tangled personal motives, hidden loyalties, and old vendettas that threaten to destroy lives. As Banks delves deeper, he must decide where justice truly lies — and whether the truth is always worth the cost. Taut, atmospheric, and deeply human, A Necessary End is a masterful crime novel that explores the moral complexities behind every act of violence.