
Karl Alberg moves to the idyllic coastal town of Gibsons to become the new police chief and soothe a psyche that has been battered by big-city police work. Unfortunately, the gentle paradise has more than its share of secrets, and Karl needs to call upon all the skills that made him a world-class detective in solving the murders that, even in this seemingly idyllic setting, continue to wash up on his shore. Cassandra, a local librarian, becomes Alberg's muse, foil and romantic interest. The show is based on the Edgar Award-winning, nine-book "Karl Alberg" series by acclaimed novelist L.R. Wright.
Karl and the police force investigate the murder of a man found dead at the bottom of his staircase; Karl warns Cassandra to stay out of the case, but her connection to it makes her unable to stop.
Political deception is uncovered, and everyone becomes a suspect when Mayor Holman is attacked after hosting a fundraiser at her home; Cassandra gets a frightening visit from someone from her past.
Karl is called up to Seattle where he is reunited with twisted serial killer Tommy Cummins; Cassandra deals with council conflicts and an unexpected visit from her mother while the police squad struggles when one of their own is missing.
A dual kidnapping sends the Gibsons' police force in a race against the clock, only to find out the criminals have a large scheme at play.