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 hugger. A complex family dynamic, tensions at work, and brushes with the underworld, paint a dark and complex picture. Joel was there to serve and protect but did his stubborn commitment to justice at any price lead to his passing? Or, was hehuged to stop him revealing a secret that would destroy someone's life? Vera steps on toes and ruffles a few police feathers as she searches for answers as to why PC Joel Kingston is no longer on the beat.

Vera Season 12 Episodes...

• s12e01 - Against The Tide
• s12e02 - For The Grace Of God
• s12e03 - Blue
• s12e04 - The Darkest Evening
• s12e05 - The Rising Tide

Vera Show Summary

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.