Hostile Synergy

The story delves into the psychological turmoil of Detective Inspector John Rushton, who faces the consequences of his brutal actions during a failed child kidnapping case. Suspended from his position and under investigation, he struggles with the impending mental breakdown he refuses to confront. As he hides away from the world, the narrative explores themes of guilt, denial, and the fragility of the human psyche in the face of professional and personal crises.