Every year since the tragic death of his wife Detective KImmo Joentaa has prepared for the isolation of Christmas with a glass of milk and a bottle of vodka to arm himself against the harsh Finnis winter. However, this year events take an unexpected turn when a young woman turns up at his doorstep. Not long afterwards two men are found murdered, one of who is Joentaa's colleague. When it becomes clear that both victims ha recently been guests on Finland's most famous talk show, Kimmo is called upon to use his powers of intuition and instinct to solve thae case. -- back cover.