When a man is shot dead during a tennis match at the exclusive Oakside Tennis Club, the local community is thrown into turmoil. The victim is a newcomer to the club, a relative stranger, and, it appears, the murder has been committed by a hitman. But who could have made the order, and why?Detective Inspector Robert Frazer is called to investigate this curious case, bringing with him his sidekick, Detective Sergeant Dobson. The policemen's enquiries bring them up against the handsome Sebastian Goddard, the highly respected South African tennis coach whose interests include not only tennis but also attractive women, horse racing and gambling.As the detectives uncover details of Goddard's sinister past, this story of murder, violence and intrigue approaches its thrilling conclusion.Michael E Dimmer has written a fast-paced tale of murder and mystery that will keep you gripped to the very end.