Set in the modern urban landscape of London

Nick's final book deals with another of life's strugglers, the burglar. In the frenetic opening, our hero — along with his partner, Duane — bungles a simple housebreak and is caught and sent down at her Majesty's pleasure.

He emerges, years later, to find his life has fallen apart. His girlfriend has left him, he can't get a job, and the only people pleased to see him are his partners-in-crime. A return to his bad, old ways seems the only option...