Julia Fraser, wife of a police sergeant, is brutally murdered whilst he is on duty. During a search of the house a list of names is found. It appears that the names on the list are rapidly meeting with a series of accidents - and yet the only connection between them is the list.
One by one, the people listed in the book, Jackie pursues one name, Danny, but he's keen to avoid her. Fraser is given an ultimatum by one of the robbers.
Bob McKendrick is keen to press Langford for the murders, Taggart isn't sure, and still has his doubts about Sergeant Fraser. Cellini has a score to settle with Terry.
The murder of his father sets young Simon Barrow on a nightmare journey, and his dying words on Simon's answer-phone throw the police on a trail of confusion.
12-year old Simon believes there is a connection between the murder of his Father and an isolated cottage in the woods, but no one believes him. Part 2.
12-year old Simon believes there is a connection between the murder of his Father and an isolated cottage in the woods, but no one believes him. Part 3.
The Taggart team are responsible for protecting witnesses involved in a "cab war" trial. It seems there may be a hidden agenda when the prosecuting barrister is found murdered.
Sean O'Donnell becomes Taggart's prime suspect when attempts are made on the lives of Strachan and Liz Galbraith. Alison continues to play the field, much to her father's disapproval.