Stephen Tompkinson

Having been thrust into a dark place from where it looks like there is no coming back, Banks' mission to solve Annie's murder is made all the harder by the fact he has been taken off the case and sent on gardening leave - but that won't stop him. While his old team struggle, Banks operates for the first time on the other side of the law, using his years of experience, wits and wisdom to secure the all-important break-through.

Kat Richards' suicide leaves behind grieving parents Tamsin and Steve - but of more import is the note Kat left confessing to Damon Horsley's murder. However, all is not what it seems when the post mortem suggests Kat's death isn't a simple suicide - could someone else have been involved?

Having recently returned a kidnap victim safe and sound, the team is thrown on to the back foot when he is found murdered. The way the victim died suggests a local protection gang is to blame, but nailing the hard-nosed woman they believe is behind it proves challenging - witnesses know the price they will pay for talking to the police.

Campaigning is vigorous between the chief candidates in local election. The infamous Sean Dooley is up against Brian Quigley, who has the support of the church. Assumpta's ex-boyfriend, Leo McGarvey, is in town to cover the election for TV. He wants Assumpta back, but something or someone seems to be keeping her in the village.

When the body of student Josh Tate is found dumped in a ravine, the investigation into his stabbing uncovers a very different man to the quiet character described by his roommate Spencer. Meanwhile, DI Morton's ex-lover Martin Hexton has arrived, claiming to be working on a local case.

The officers are dismayed to learn the arson attack on the Osgoods' house has injured Michael and killed his son Robbie, and local bully Gary McCready is soon questioned. As the investigation into Katrin's murder continues, the body of an older man who died of natural causes is found buried near her grave, and when Banks suspects Jason McCready abducted missing Annika, he uncovers a shocking secret. Meanwhile, the detective gives a moving speech at...

Keen to fit into village life as quickly as possible, Father Clifford has a trial for the local Gaelic Football team, but he soon gets himself injured. Meanwhile, businessman Brian Quigley's holiday home development is stalled by a young couple living in a caravan near the site, and a face from Father Clifford's past unexpectedly turns up.

Father Peter Clifford arrives in Ireland from England. Enchanted by his surroundings, he opts to leave the bus before his destination in order to enjoy a stroll through the glorious Wicklow countryside in the sunshine. Soon, however, forty shades of green have turned to forty shades of grey and he is soaked. He is rescued by a young woman as beautiful as the countryside, who offers him a lift into town.

It's Father Clifford's birthday, but he hasn't told any of his flock. So how does the DJ of the local pirate radio station, Angel FM, know about it? In fact, everyone knows and Assumpta has organised a surprise party. In hospital, a former judge has a shocking confession for Father Clifford and our young priest turns to Father Mac for advice.

Inspector Banks concludes the chilling murder investigation that will test him to the limit.