Murder at its horrifying worst! Chief Inspector ('Handsome') West of Scotland Yard has his hands full with a case involving a baby-killer who is at large. Is he dealing with a psychopath, or someone who has a twisted vendetta against the employees of a carpet importer? A reserve soldier might know more than he is admitting, and what roles are being played by a hunchback who has arms like steel, and a blonde who seems to invite trouble? West must act – fast!