When diggers uncover a girl's skeleton on a site near the M1, Torreston Police Station is soon buzzing with activity. DCI Harriet Love, cool and elegant as ever, is on the case - and can't help treading on toes. Rumours are rife about her posh background, and soon she's no longer flavour of the month - except to her loyal assistants, DI Ed Harrington and DS Charlie Marlow. Retired Chief Superintendent Beeston is notably upset by their enquiries, and when another body turns up Harry is convinced the Beeston clan is involved - but how, exactly? Can Harry Love repeat her previous success with...

When news leaks that a convicted paedophile is being transported back to Torreston, all hell breaks loose. A shot is fired at the prisoner, but it is a member of the CID team who takes the bullet. It soon becomes apparent that the illustrious DCI Harriet Love and her team have more than just angry protesters to worry about when a body is found. There could be two killers at large. Torreston's team of crack CID have to race against time to prevent a second killing.

Things are running smoothly at Torreston Police Station, especially for DCI Harriet Love, who is beginning to enjoy the company of DI Ed Harrington. But their relationship goes on hold when a woman is found dead in the park and a second murder is deemed to be connected. The Team set about finding the link between the two dead women and turn their investigation to the local comprehensive school, where one was a student and the other a teacher. When a third body is found, no link can be discovered to the first murders and Harry, Ed and DS Charlie Marlow once again find themselves involved in a...