Spanning several decades, this collection of stories follows multiple detectives as they investigate cases of murder, rape and drug deals. Detective Jordan's search for answers following the drug induced death of his sister, takes him from the back streets of Melbourne up to the Gold Coast, and a far North Queensland sugar mill. Subsequent investigations into brutal murders affect his private life both physically and mentally. Detective Bradshaw's investigation of a rape enables her to discover information regarding her fathers untimely death. Detective Turner's choice to sell information to an underworld figure severely affects his retirement dream. Maybe Detective Nolan should stay home.