A psychological thriller on the theme of revenge centres on the interlocking triangular relationship between Dee, a successful TV playwright, Hallett, a detective superintendent and Stone, "a humourless, rather prissy man", The Business of Murder had a very successful West End run. "How refreshing to welcome that rarity of the West End: a well-written, skilfully crafted tale of mystery and suspense that pays dividends from start to finish.'" Sunday Express.