The idea was to get local villains on the run, obtain confessions and clear up lots of minor crimes. An anonymous, naked female corpse is planted by the police in Green Lane. But at almost the same time, the body of a popular bar-maid is discovered with a massive shot-gun wound. Mark Pemberton now has more on his plate than he or his Chief Constable bargained for. And the town's people are terrified. Is this the work of a pervert? And is there a link between the slayings of the two women?