Vera is called out to the grim scene of a body found in the back of a burned out car. When identified as a popular local GP, we enter the world of intrigue, betrayal, and lust.
The central character is Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope. Who is obsessive about her work and driven by her own demons. If she's lonely she doesn't show it and faces the world with caustic wit, guile and courage. Her trusted and long suffering colleague is Sergeant Joe Ashworth. Together they approach every new case with unparalleled gusto and professionalism.