Fog on the Tyne — Hylton Smith

From Book 1: Resident Fear is a crime thriller set in the Northeast of England in 2018, not long after Britain's expulsion from the European Union. The body of a wealthy Industrialist is found in the early hours of the morning, draped at the base of the iconic scuplture - 'The Angel of the North.' Detective Inspector Jack Renton soon discovers that it is not a straightforward homicide, and he is hampered by higher authority telling him that he must not stray into and prejudice a far more important investigation. The appearance of another body in London sends out signals that a serial killer may be involved. Renton and his team are still denied access to relevant information and the frustration builds. The overlay of anti-government riots and growth in organised crime on a national scale, complicate matters in a sinister way. It gradually becomes clear that all of these aspects are connected. The entire population seems to be gripped in fear, and this does not help the police investigation. There is however, one person who is immune from this Resident Fear.