Josh Anderson's promotion is met with apprehension as he returns to his hometown, a north of England mill town. With memories of his youth casting long shadows, he grapples with the unpredictable nature of his work, which wreaks havoc with his love life.
Before he can settle into his new role, Josh and his sister are unwittingly thrust into a violent bank robbery.
A young woman's body is found in a local reservoir. What appears an isolated incident quickly escalates into a series of crimes that hit Josh's family.
Thrown into a demanding and unfamiliar police environment, Josh struggles to cope with the mounting pressure and the growing criticism that surrounds him. With the weight of his promotion on his shoulders, he desperately hopes for a breakthrough in the case, but the elusive clues refuse to fall into place.
