DI Kate Ashurst and DS Emma Scribbins investigate the murder of a young woman, Nikki Pengelly, who was a member of a singles club.

One of the owners of Middleford's private golf club is found dead and handcuffed in the swimming pool on his raucous stag night. Ash and Scribbs attempt to line up suspects but the old boys' network keeps interfering.

When a man is found murdered in a burnt-out car, Ash and Scribbs' investigation takes them into Millionaire's Row - the top end of the suburban scale.

Ash and Scribs investigate the death of Lyn Chichester, who is found stabbed to death in the doorway of a charity shop where she worked having written the letter "F" in blood in her last moments alive.

Ash and Scribbs investigate the death of Helen McKee, a school secretary, run down by a car. The headmaster knows no reason anyone would want Helen dead - she was very popular.

A DIY enthusiast, Patrick, is bludgeoned to death with his hammer whilst installing an elaborate pond in his back garden. His wife, Wendy is found clutching the murder weapon.