Within the walls of the Oberzell Monastery on the island of Reichenau, stressed-out city dwellers often seek relaxation and contemplation. Bestselling author Armin König had also checked in here. But why?

The shock couldn't have been greater for Katrin Jessmann and her husband, Jost. Nele has to break the news to them of the tragic death of their son, Lasse. The surfer drowned—and was apparently struck by a boat.

Julia and the new guy on the team, Jakob Frings, don't hit it off right away; she pointedly gives him the cold shoulder as soon as he arrives at the office. Jakob is the complete opposite of his predecessor, Pirmin, whom Julia still misses.