The discovery of a body, mutilated and morphed into a mermaid triggers a series of gruesome murders in North Yorkshire. Each victim is dismembered, symbolising a mythical being from the past. CID form a team, intent on apprehending the savage killer.
Journalist, Mason Vipond is assigned to the story and becomes infatuated with the serial killer. His investigations lead to a series of flawed distractions as a number of suspects are considered.
DS Patrick Keenan, also obsessed with discovering the identity of the killer; due to criminal activity and a questionable past is imprisoned. On release, his obsession continues and aided by former colleague, DC Vicky Bunting, he pursues a suspect to Cambodia.
A gruesome tale of a manhunt embracing the countries of Greece and Cambodia. Not for the faint-hearted!
