The first of two classic police thrillers featuring detective Nick Miller set in Londons seedy underworld. Ben Garvald is out of prison. After nine years in prison hes coming back to the old neighbourhood. Back to his remarried ex-wife. Back for revenge. Thats what the cops think. But Detective Sergeant Nick Miller isnt worried. His highly unorthodox methods are perfectly suited for the graveyard shift - the midnight hours when the driven and desperate come out to play. Tonight Nick Millers toughest opponent will be Ben Garvald... And only one of them will live to see the dawn.