A body is found on a beach in North Devon. DI Matthew Venn and his team search for a way into a case that has no witnesses, no forensics and no motive.
Matthew and the team continue to hunt for clues about the victim and theorise who might have a motive to murder. Connections are made between the victim and the Brethren community.
The prospect of rebuilding a relationship with his mother blurs Matthew's ability to focus on the case. Lucy and Gaby can no longer stay quiet amid shocking revelations.