Robin Larsson is found dead from his beating. With the help of the FBI, Inger Johanne uncovers the group responsible for ordering the murders. Rolf Lunberg realizes he and his husband Marcus Stahl are connected to all 4 murders and reports it to the police. A 5th murder victim is left outside the offices of Marcus' and a witness sees the murderer placing him there.

The noose is tightened around Marcus Ståhl, who has ended up in a vulnerable situation. The bishop's husband can't keep the family secret any longer. During a briefing on the killer's MO, Inger Johanne discovers a frightening connection between the murderer's profile and her own daughter.

Inger Johanne is getting closer to the murderer, and is convinced that the key to how it all fits together is under a layer of black paint. Marcus Ståhl gets to a point where he can't lie anymore and when the truth gets out it will have dire consequences for many.