Infernos by Barbara Winkes is a crime drama and romantic suspense novel published in 2025.

The book follows Lieutenant Simone Daniels, along with detectives Ellie Harding and Jordan Carpenter, as they navigate a series of interconnected crises. The story begins with a peaceful family breakfast for Simone, before she's called back to work due to global crises and an internal threat. Meanwhile, Pauline Carpenter enjoys a slow Saturday with her family before a phone call disrupts their plans.

The story jumps between multiple characters, including Ellie and Jordan as they plan a getaway with their daughter Meri. However, their plans are interrupted by a developing hostage situation at the police station.

As the story unfolds, a group of attackers, led by Stephen Plummer, take over the police station. Ellie and Kate are caught in the middle, while Jordan is out of the building, dealing with her own dangerous situation. As the hostage situation unfolds, it is revealed that a former police officer, Chris Atwood, is involved.

The story includes details of a murder case, with the victim Silvia Henry, and a related murder of Michael Ayers. It becomes clear that the attack on the police station is related to right-wing extremism and anti-government sentiments.

The novel continues with various twists and turns, exploring the relationships between the main characters, including Ellie and Jordan's marriage and family life. The story concludes with the resolution of the hostage situation, the solving of the murders, and the beginning of the long process to address the consequences of the attack. The book ends with a brief description of the author's other works.

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