Vera investigates the mysterious death of a wildlife ranger, whose body is discovered on the shore of a remote island off the coast of Northumberlandrland.

When the body of a drug addict is found face-down in a river, Vera is forced to unearth a case from the past in order to unmask the killer.

Vera investigates the murder of a promising university student, who falls to his death in suspicious circumstances.

When the body of a missing 18 year old is discovered buried on the moors, Vera is forced to explore beyond the original inquiry and into the life and the secrets of the victim.