Wed, Sep 27, 2006
When a young prostitute is found dead, clinical psychologist Dr. Tony Hill sees an immediate parallel with the crimes committed by an incarcerated serial killer, Derek Tyler. There can be no doubt that Tyler is innocent of the most recent crime but the similarities - the women were all blond, young, bound to the bed and cut until they bled to death - cannot be ignored. Tyler was diagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic but Tony soon realizes that he wasn't hearing voices telling him to commit the murders but rather was taking instructions from someone. The case becomes very personal for the entire squad when DC Paula McIntyre, working in a sting operation to get the killer, is kidnapped by the man and may be his next victim.
Wed, Jul 11, 2007
When an 11-year old girl is seen being dragged into a car kicking and screaming, the police issue an Amber alert. As the minutes and hours pass by, they know their chances of rescuing the girl diminish. As Tony Hill reviews the evidence however, he becomes less and less convinced that this is an abduction by a stranger, and believes that the girl must have known her attacker. The missing girl's mother is overwrought and her stepfather has a conviction for assault. A sudden twist however changes the entire nature of the investigation, leading Tony and DI Alex Fielding to realise that they'd made a fundamental error at the outset.
Fri, Sep 12, 2008
Several bodies are discovered buried in wasteland. They range from all walks of life and ages but each body is incomplete and their hands have been tied. This leads Tony to suspect that a sadomasochism ring may be involved and leads him to the dominatrix Elektra, who tells him about her clientèle. Sometimes the mildest people outwardly have the darkest secrets.
Fri, Sep 19, 2008
Another victim disappears and a severed finger is sent to constable Chris Collins in an envelope, suggesting that the killer is into playing cat and mouse games with him. Chris, a new young constable whose attitude Alex dislikes, then disappears and is abducted by the murderer who strips him and strings him up. Tony realizes that the killer is the sort of person that anybody would trust - such as a doctor - as he races to save Chris's life.
Wed, Jul 25, 2007
The police investigate a series of rapes and murder of young, professional women in the Bradfield area. After attacking them, he dresses the victim in a previous victims clothes and leaves their ID on the body. As the investigation continues, they learn from DNA that the man is responsible for at least seven murders over the years, but that he has never been arrested and as such, are unable to identify him. In a separate case, a former patient who has run away from his care home, Jack, contacts Tony. As a child, Jack killed his family and the police are concerned that he may lash out again.
Wed, Aug 1, 2007
Tony Hill assists the police in investigating a series of murders. His profile suggests that the man committing these crimes may come forward as a potential witness and the police soon focus on Bernard Kelly. In his mid-30's and still living at home with a domineering mother, he seems to fit the profile, but Tony has nagging doubts as he finds significant differences in style between some of the attacks. During this time, Tony has a house guest, his old friend from university Jonathan Good, who is also a psychologist. As time goes by however, he begins to behave erratically. DI Alex Fielding is up for promotion to DCI but is having doubts, as it would likely mean having to relocate to a new city.
Fri, Oct 31, 2008
When a female area mental health commissioner is murdered, with Bryant the culprit, Tony is given police protection, and sergeant Kevin Jeffries moves in with him. At the same time, he is trying to unravel the mystery of the murdered homeless men, and discovers that not all of them are what they first appear to be. His work and life, however, will inevitably be interrupted by Bryant, leading to their final show-down.
Wed, Oct 11, 2006
When a young woman is raped and murdered after being kidnapped from a nightclub, Tony Hill is convinced that Jason Eglee is responsible. Ten years previously Tony had got him to confess to the rape of Tracy Bradshaw in what was Tony's first case working for the police. Eglee was released on parole, against Tony's advice, only three weeks before the most recent crime. When a crusading journalist questions Tony's interrogation technique and pushes for Eglee's original conviction to be overturned, DNA testing proves the man is innocent. The evidence notwithstanding, Tony is convinced that Eglee is guilty but he fears his tumor may have gotten worse and is clouding his judgment.
Mon, Mar 14, 2005
A sniper is at work and Tony Hill is having trouble profiling him. The killer leaves a playing card at each site but there is no apparent connection among the victims. As the deaths rise, people are walking the streets in fear, the media is in a frenzy and DCI Carol Jordan is under extreme pressure to solve the case. Tony has a bigger problem however when a medical exam reveals he has a brain tumor that is growing rapidly and is likely malignant.