Struggling to adapt to civilian life, a decorated soldier attempts to get his life back on track. But a dark secret from his past, and betrayal in the present, left his future looking uncertain and deadly.
Joel Kingston is a copper's copper from a respected and notable police family but when he is found dead, floating in a park lake, DCI Vera Stanhope finds herself investigating both sides of the thin blue line in order to find his killer.
During a massive storm, Vera comes across an abandoned car with a baby inside. With no phone signal and roads blocked by storm damage Vera is forced to seek refuge somewhere she'd rather not be.
Vera investigates an apparent suicide. Finding evidence it was murder, she and her team pursue the killer, wondering if they'll survive to see Christmas.