Breckham Market is a village with immaculate gardens, charming houses, friendly neighbors ... and a ghoulish murderer. — The tranquility of Breckham Market is shattered when Angela Arrowsmith's cat is found decapitated and the words "Your Turn Next" are scrawled on her door. The decapitation is of special interest to Chief Inspector Douglas Quantrill, who has been investigating the murder and decapitation of a lovely young woman. Quantrill would certainly welcome help, especially when another body is found. But when help comes in the form of the attractive and ambitious Detective Sergeant Hilary Lord, he's not so sure ...