DCI Banks

Banks' estranged brother Roy leaves him a disturbing phone message. Meanwhile, the team is introduced to new recruit Helen Morton, whose abrasive style proves alienating

Banks must now break the news of Roy's death to his parents. Since they are related, the detective is taken off Roy's case but will serve in an advisory role

A hitman takes out mild-mannered accountant Keith Rothwell in an apparent cold blooded contract killing.

As he becomes more determined to find Keith Rothwell's killer, Banks defies orders by contacting Martin Fleming on his own.

Banks and the team investigate the murder of a high-flying internet entrepreneur's daughter.

With a killer still on the loose, Banks is determined to build a watertight case against the prime suspect.