Vera is reunited with her first ever Sergeant, under tragic circumstance.

Vera investigates the case of a murdered social worker, and deciphering the motive behind the brutal killing of a woman who seemed well-liked proves difficult.

While investigating his murder of Niall Coulter, Vera peels back the seemingly benign layers of his life to discover a deeper truth, which those closest to him seem unwilling to give up.

Vera and DS Joe Ashworth investigate a suspicious death in an army barracks, aided by Shep, an enthusiastic and pro-active member of the Military Police.