Jane becomes the target of an obsessive admirer. At first she dismisses it as trivial, but when his declarations of love turn to threats, she realises that he is deadly serious.
On the tenth anniversary of her father's death, Jane is approached by an old friend of her father. She asks Jane to assess a thirteen year old girl accused of murdering an eight year old.
Two police detectives meet with their informant, but the meeting ends with informant being shot. Halifax is called in order to help in an internal investigation of the incident.
On leave from her practice while writing a book, Dr. Jane Halifax is called upon to aid the defence of a former patient who is on trial for the murder of his parents.
Jane delves into a suspicious bus accident in a tight-knit Christian community. A bus full of local teenagers collides with a station wagon and runs off the road and the town, where Jane's mother now lives, goes into shock.
Ex-cop, Laurie Downes has displayed erratic behaviour and has taken the law into his own hands. Having assessed him as safe to be released on bail, Jane discovers that his actions have a specific purpose.
Jane becomes the target of an obsessive admirer. At first she dismisses it as trivial, but when his declarations of love turn to threats, she realises that he is deadly serious.
Jane's professional advice is sought on a series of murders where the female victims are found dressed and presented in their finest. During the investigation, Jane is hindered by an ambitious detective and a successful tabloid psychic.