27th Jul 1995

Under the derelict West Pier at Brighton a young woman's body is found. Joshua Penny, a post-graduate student, returns home to track down the killer of his mother, a witness to the first murder. His only clue is a tattoo of a snake and dagger on the murderer's arm.

3rd Aug 1995

Joshua's investigations into his mother's murder continue.

10th Aug 1995

While in search of his mother's murderer, Joshua Penny finds himself in the alternative world of Camden's Goth clubs. His father stands accused of the murder and time is getting short. Who is the mysterious tattooed man?

17th Aug 1995

A sinister ventriloquist, an unscrupulous fisherman and a philandering tutor are all implicated in Harriet Penny's murder, but the identity of the Tattooed Man has still not been revealed.

24th Aug 1995

As the number of suspects diminishes, Joshua and Lucy discover the identity of the Tattooed Man. But will they survive?