After Aiden departs for Australia, DCI Vera Stanhope and Joe, who has returned as a DI, are called to a quiet country lane where a young man has been found dead following a collision with a car, but it becomes clear on closer inspection it was not an accident and is more complicated than just a hit-and-run. Vera discovers the victim is a popular market trader and heads down to his pitch to start to put together an idea of who he was and why anyone would want him dead. First Appearance of DC Step
DCI Vera Stanhope is on track to uncover an intriguing yet puzzling case when the body of a sickly young girl is discovered in a railway siding. Found in the middle of nowhere she could be anyone but the investigation soon turns up twists and turns that makes Vera question who this girl actually was. A vulnerable young person with a serious health condition, has her weakened state allowed someone to take advantage of her? And how does the family dynamic work when she’s not truly part of the fam
DCI Stanhope investigates when the body of the co-owner of a chip shop is found in his own freezer. The victim is a seemingly successful entrepreneur and dedicated family man, but Vera uncovers secrets, lies and some unforgivable behaviour as she tries to unwrap the case. It soon becomes apparent that the entrepreneur had left behind debts, broken promises, ruined lives and interfered where he shouldn't have.