For Inspector Michael Angel, the savage murder in an insane asylum 20 years ago marks the beginning of this gruesome trail of enquiries to find missing nurse Fiona Thomas.
In spite of obstruction from the chief constable, this quirky Yorkshire policeman reduces the suspects to one by resorting to an unusual and original strategy.
A dead woman wearing one stocking inside out, an American class ring, a missing videotape of the lovely Lola and two dead cats all play their part in this scramble to find the killer in this unusual and gripping mystery.