When a woman shoots a stranger at point blank range by Auckland Harbour, it looks like an open-and-shut case. But investigator Alexa Crowe discovers not everything is as it seems.

Gus’ expedition with Dr. Singh leads to several shocking discoveries. Big Man and Aimee seek refuge and reinforcements. Becky connects with a new friend.

After an eventful, obstacle-strewn journey to find a safe haven, Gus learns more about his origins and how far Birdie was willing to go to protect him.

When a young cast member of The Brokenwood Theatre Society collapses and dies at the end of a performance of Hamlet, the initial belief is that it was from natural…