The death of Albie Kinsella's father has a disturbing effect on him and soon after, he kills an Asian newsagent.

With all the hallmarks of a racist attack, the police fail to make any headway. Meanwhile, criminal psychologist Fitz is trying to put some order into his personal life and, after sorting out his differences with DCI Bilborough, becomes embroiled in the case.

Following the murder of DCI Bilborough, the hunt is on for Albie.

DCI Wise takes over the investigation and criminal psychologist Fitz is brought in to defuse a potentially fatal and explosive situation.

DS Penhaligon tracks a serial rapist who revels in his crimes, but during the course of her investigation she becomes a victim herself, which inevitably changes her relationship with criminal psychologist Fitz.

When his wife returns, his life is thrown into even more chaos.

The police catch Floyd but criminal psychologist Fitz is unable to make a breakthrough before he has to be released due to lack of evidence.

Floyd's audacity grows as he phones Fitz on his radio show asking how a rapist should cover his tracks.

Fitz exposes the savage price of racism as he digs deeper into Floyd's past.

As the investigation reaches a climax not one, but two, victims seek revenge.