Following the break-up of his home life, criminal psychologist Fitz discovers that a young woman he knew has been viciously murdered.

Elsewhere, a blood-splattered man is found beside the railway tracks but on recovering consciousness, he claims memory loss.

Problems between criminal psychologist Fitz and his wife Judith continue after Fitz is arrested outside his in-laws' house and taken to the station.

There he meets Sean and his partner Tina, car thieves who embark upon a spree of violence.

Fitz continues his uneasy relationship with the Manchester constabulary when the crime fighters are called in to find a missing boy.

Extra pressure is piled on when an angry mob gathers at the police station demanding action and DCI Bilborough awaits the imminent birth of his child.

Criminal psychologist Fitz realises that Cassidy's confession is flawed, but he will not retract his statement.

DS Bilborough needs to be seen to make an arrest and when he does, he incurs Fitz's wrath.

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.

Albie is intent on killing the same number of victims as died in the Hillsborough football tragedy, and targets a freelance female reporter.

DS Beck stumbles upon him, but makes a tragic misjudgement, leaving Albie free to stab DCI Bilborough to death.

It looks like criminal psychologist Fitz will be needed to resolve the situation before any more deaths occur.