When the author of a book that sparked a nationwide treasure hunt is found dead, Barnaby and Winter must unravel the cryptic clues to find the killer among a group of dedicated seekers.

Sleepy Goodman's Land is known as "the Greenest Village in Midsomer." But when the entire village is bought by a Texas oilman, a string of grisly murders ensues. To what lengths will the locals go to retain their title?