Ash and Scribbs investigate the death of school secretary Helen McKee, who was run down by a car. The headmaster knows no reason anyone would want Helen dead.
A number of sheep have been savaged or killed, and everyone seems to have a different idea about what sort of monster could be behind the butchering.
The ill wind known as Inspector Crossley has blown into Ashfordly police station. Gina is overjoyed at her new gig singing at a nightclub. Graham Blaketon's day in court draws near.
