The explosion of racial hate and violence in a small Alabama town is viewed by a little girl whose father defends a black man accused of rape.

Music may soothe the savage breast, but in this fifth collection of witty and wicked crime fiction from the Ladies' Killing Circle, music provides the background for tales of murder and mayhem. Eighteen stories by Canadian women crime writers along with poems from Joy Hewitt Mann take their inspiration from titles as varied as the upbeat "Wake Up Little Suzie" through the romantic "Summertime" and musicals such as "There's No Business Like Show Business"....

The police have a new lead who holds the key to Nanna's death, but getting that information from him is another story. Troels's political opponent takes advantage of his situation.

Just when Jan thinks he's in charge of the case, Sarah returns after learning worrying information about Theis. All evidence now seems to point to Troels's campaign connection.

Sarah and Jan track down the driver of the car but Jan's impatience deters the investigation. Troels realizes that confidential information is being leaked from his office.

Troels lands in more trouble as someone who is part of his campaign becomes a suspect. As Pernille and Theis say goodbye to their daughter, Theis inserts himself in the case.

Detective Sarah Lund is about to move to Sweden with her boyfriend and son, but her plans are derailed by a disturbing case with potential connections to a prominent politician.

Sarah finds an apartment that provides crucial evidence in the case. She and Jan close in on a suspect but are puzzled by the superintendent's reaction. Troels is under greater pressure than ever.

As the police hunt for a recently missing person takes an unexpected turn, Sarah is plagued by problems in every aspect of her life. Troels and Bremer have a game-changing debate on live TV.

Theis and Pernille's worst nightmare comes true when it's confirmed that they're 19-year-old daughter Nanna has been found. The car she is found in is linked to the office of mayoral candidate Troels.