Clifford's family receives a ransom demand and a cryptic message. The clues point to a former business partner of the missing boy's grandfather - hotel owner Olav. Has Clifford been taken as part of a revenge plot?

The pressure begins to take its toll as Wisting struggles to make a breakthrough in the case. Clifford's parents receive a mysterious message that leads them to a gruesome discovery. It's clear the kidnapper wants to tell them something, but what?

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