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In Bradford, Detective Harry Virdee investigates a series of brutal murders linked to a child trafficking ring. He uncovers a hidden network operating beneath the city's surface while navigating the dark alleyways and abandoned buildings. As he interrogates suspects in seedy bars, he faces threats from powerful figures who want to silence him. Virdee discovers a young girl, the potential key witness, but she is terrified and unwilling to speak. With time running out, he races against the clock to protect her from those who will do anything to keep their operations secret.

In Bradford, DCI Harry Virdee is called to investigate the gruesome murder of a young Asian woman, Usma Khan, who is found hanging in a bookstore with her eyes sewn shut. As Harry examines the scene, he discovers a note that directly references him, indicating that the killer is targeting him personally. The investigation reveals that Usma's death is part of a series of ritualistic murders aimed at women deemed 'sinners' for their relationships with non-Asian partners. Meanwhile, Harry faces challenges at home as his estranged father suffers a heart attack, complicating his already strained family dynamics. As the body count rises and the killer's taunts become increasingly personal, Harry races against time to uncover the connection between the victims and confront the deadly threat looming over him and his family.

A bomb detonates in Bradford's City Park, causing chaos as DCI Harry Virdee rushes to evacuate his son and mother before the explosion. Amidst the panic, he learns that a second bomb is hidden under a mosque, planted by a nationalist group called the Patriots. They demand the leaders of a radical Islamist group in exchange for the safety of those inside the mosque during Friday prayers. With his wife trapped in the mosque, Harry faces the challenge of locating the extremists to negotiate with the terrorists. As he navigates the tense streets of Bradford, he encounters law enforcement barriers and conflicting orders from government officials, who refuse to negotiate with terrorists even as lives hang in the balance.

Jack Baxi, a Sikh corner shopkeeper in Bradford, receives an unexpected visit from a detective who interrogates him about a missing person. During this encounter, he meets Aisha, a Muslim medical student, who is also being questioned. As they try to understand why they are linked to this mystery, they find themselves ambushed by an unknown assailant. They narrowly escape and decide to investigate further, leading them to the dangerous underground markets of Delhi. Their journey reveals a powerful organization that tracks their every move, determined to prevent them from uncovering the truth behind the missing person.