Following on from The Field of Blood, this new story is based on the second in the Paddy Meehan series, the Dead Hour. We follow Paddy as she tries to make a career for herself against the backdrop of the miner's strike and the changing face of journalism.
Paddy now has her dream job, working the night shift on the call car with fellow reporter McVie. All this changes with the arrival of a new editor in chief. Meanwhile, an innocuous call to a disturbance in a posh area of Glasgow leads Paddy to uncover a cold-blooded murder.
Paddy Meehan was born in Glasgow and grew up in the heart of the city's mining industry. As a young woman, she had dreams of breaking through the barriers that held her back and making a name for herself in journalism. But when the miners went on strike, Paddy's world turned upside down.
Now, as she works the night shift on the call car with fellow reporter McVie, Paddy is determined to make a difference. She is excited about the prospect of breaking into the world of big news stories and making a name for herself in the media industry.
However, things take a turn for the worse when a new editor in chief arrives at the newspaper. This person is not one to be trifled with and quickly makes it clear that he wants his own way. Paddy finds herself caught in the middle of a power struggle between the old guard and the newcomer, and must navigate her way around the minefield of politics and intrigue.
As Paddy begins to uncover more secrets and uncover the truth behind some of the biggest stories, she also becomes increasingly aware of the dangers lurking around every corner. One call to a disturbance in a posh area of Glasgow leads to her uncovering a cold-blooded murder and putting her own life in jeopardy.
But Paddy refuses to let fear hold her back. With determination and courage, she continues to push forward and uncovers even more shocking revelations that threaten to shake the very foundations of society.
In the end, Paddy emerges victorious, but not without cost. She faces both personal and professional consequences for her actions, but she emerges stronger and more resilient than ever before.
With her reputation secure and her legacy intact, Paddy Meehan returns to the front lines of journalism, ready to take on whatever challenges come her way. And with her newfound strength and resilience, she knows that anything is possible for those who dare to dream and fight for what they believe in.
