After breaking out of Solvik jail in a spectacular way, Salmander finds himself in a even more difficult situation. The local journalist Johanne comes to the rescue just before it goes seriously wrong, and together they connect the dots that finally lead to Bosse Nova, owner of a local fishery.

Salmander's notice period is over and he is sent back to Oslo. He continues to investigate the murder mystery as a civilian. Meanwhile in Hellfjord, Johanne finally gets to the bottom of Bosse Nova's hidden activities by herself, and reveals a conspiracy that is bigger than they ever could have imagined.