Former DI Jack Cloth is called back in to investigate a new killing and is assigned a new partner, DC Anne Oldman; DCI Cloth and DC Oldman find themselves on the trail of a devious killer, revealing a link between all the victims and a witness.

The city of Town is being menaced by a vicious gang of armed robbers; DC Anne Oldman is being wooed by Hope Goodgirl, an attractive, charismatic, and openly bisexual politician hoping to be elected mayor of Town.

A sexy female rookie has joined DI Jack Cloth's team; another shooting occurs, and the victim is Cloth's ex-girlfriend.