Clifford's family receives a ransom demand and a cryptic message. The clues suggest Clifford has been taken as a revenge against his grandfather. Wisting's daughter, Line discovers her ex, Tommy, has fallen into very bad company.

The police initiate a manhunt for the kidnapper, who is revealed to have a strong personal motive. As time is running out, Wisting must dig into a tragic event from the distant past. Andrew is forced to participate in a high-stakes game.