Death Valley

DS Janie Mallowan solves a murder with national treasure and retired actor John Chapel.

The local walking group's planned trek unravels when one of their members is found dead; detective Janie Mallowan investigates with the help of eccentric ex-actor John Chapel.

Janie and John disagree on how to investigate the untimely death of a best man; John goes against Janie's wishes and befriends the bride to gain insight into the wedding party.

A director is murdered during rehearsals for a post-apocalyptic "Hamlet"; Janie must navigate diva actors, community secrets, and backstage betrayals; John Chapel seizes the chance to return to the spotlight as Claudius.

A theatrical murder mystery event turns real when actor Anthony Hart is found stabbed in character; Janie races to solve the case before the media storm hits.

At her old school reunion, Janie finds herself investigating the death of an old friend; John Chapel returns as a police consultant.