Martin Beck is drawn out of retirement into a case of a missing girl in Stockholm.

When the coach of a suburban junior hockey team is murdered, the police investigate. Martin struggles in his new position.

A girl finds her mother lying dead at the foot of the stairs. Is it an accident or murder? Meanwhile, Steinar clashes with the new boss.

Martin Beck investigates the murder of a restaurant owner. A suspect's attorney has direct family ties to someone on the team.