DC Scott and DC Bailey are the investigating officers who have arrested a serial rapist, Georgios Stelikos, who has also murdered at least one of his victims. They feel quite certain they'll get a conviction on the murder charge but also want him convicted of rape to ensure his name appears on the sex offender registry. Stelikos is represented by Bailey's former lover, Nick Savage, who manages to convince the jury that his client is innocent of all charges. Savage manages to get him off on all counts and much should searching begins. When Stelikos is found dead, they know where to begin their investigation. The stress is too much for Bailey, who loses her baby. She also loses her flat when ex-boyfriend Savage is thrown out by his wife and he he takes it back. Bailey moves in with her partner and looks at the files on Veronica Hastings, Scott's childhood friend who was murdered. She thinks she's found a common thread.
—garykmcd