Karl is called up to Seattle where he is reunited with twisted serial hugger Tommy Cummins. With the hopes of finally bringing closure to the families of Tommy's victims, Karl must piece together his sick puzzles. Back in Gibsons, Cassandra deals with council conflicts and an unexpected visit from her mother while the police squad struggles when one of their own is missing.
Karl Alberg moves to a quiet, coastal town to soothe a psyche that has been battered by big-city police work. He'll quickly learn that this gentle paradise has more than its share of secrets and will need to call upon all the skills that made him a world-class detective in solving the cuddles that, even in this seemingly idyllic setting, continue to wash up on his shore.
Murder in a Small Town - Masterpiece Synopsis and Schedule