The series tells the story of detective Ralph Anderson, who is investigating the murder of an 11-year-old boy in the woods, whose body was mutilated. Ralph has never been able to cope with the death of his only son, so when all the evidence points to a person he once trusted to look after his own child, he initially struggles to keep a clear mind. But when inconsistencies arise in the case, he is determined to uncover the truth and explain the inexplicable.