Death Valley

DS Janie Mallowan solves a murder with national treasure and retired actor John Chapel.

The local walking group’s tightly planned trek unravels when one of their members, Karen, is found dead at Pwll Mawr falls. As Detective Janie Mallowan investigates with the help of eccentric ex-actor John Chapel, it becomes clear Karen wasn’t who she claimed to be — and someone in the group might know why.

In the idyllic town of Cwmishel, a picturesque wedding is upended by murder. The victim: Gethin, the best man and co-founder of a flashy marketing firm. As Janie and John investigate the odd dynamics between the groom, his brother, and the bride, they uncover hidden tensions, rivalries, and a mysterious missing speech card.

When beloved director Menna Hughes is murdered at the Hedd Wyn Theatre during rehearsals for a post-apocalyptic Hamlet, Janie must navigate diva actors, community secrets, and backstage betrayals. Meanwhile, John Chapel seizes the chance to return to the spotlight—as Claudius.

John and Janie are stuck in a countryside manor after a murder-mystery party goes wrong.

At her old school reunion, Janie finds herself investigating the death of Dean, a local mechanic—and old friend—bludgeoned in the boiler room. As she juggles personal history, jealous spouses, and high school grudges, John Chapel returns... as a police consultant.