Reg is back in The UK, his vivid nightmare is realised when one of his fellow travellers in China is shot dead.

Reg tracks down the mysterious, beautiful woman from China, and having interviewed all of those who were travelling in Asia, he whittles the suspects down.

Wexford and Burden continue to hunt for Peterlee's killer, before Mike is able to focus on the job in hand, he has to confront his daughter Pat, over the letter he received.

When a 92-year old lady dies, Reg becomes suspicious that there was more to it than old age, and begins an investigation into the slightly sinister elderly retired community surrounding her.

When an off-duty DS Martin tries to be a hero during a bank robbery, not only does he get shot dead, but it also triggers a chain of events involving murders and deceit.

Reg face up the fact that he is now looking for a serial killer, a rare occurrence in Kingsmarkham, it also seems as if he's being taunted, flowers are being left with bizarre messages on them.

Reg had taken a personal interest in Daisy's welfare, concerned for both her present state, and her future, his concern for her is getting in the way of his own relationships.

Reg continues to work solo, he and Mike both begin to put the pieces together, the outcome comes as a big surprise to all parties.