Fitz returns to Manchester after living 10 years in Australia with his wife and youngest son. He is soon drawn into the investigation of a British soldier who may have been traumatized by his years serving in Northern Ireland.

After living in Australia for the past decade, Fitz and Judith return to Manchester in 2004 for their daughter Katie's wedding. Drinking too much at the reception, Fitz stumbles through a rambling toast, which only embarrasses the bride. Instead of spending time with his granddaughter, daughter of his married son Mark, Fitz opts to join in the investigation of a serial killer who has an apparent dislike of Americans in the wake of the U.S. Invasion of Iraq.—[email protected]

After seven years in Australia Fitz, with his wife Judith and youngest son Jack, returns to Manchester for his daughter Katy's wedding. While there an American stand-up comedian is murdered and the police enlist Fitz's help, much to Judith's consternation.—grantss