The village of Three Pines, a refuge from the modern world in the beautiful Eastern Townships, basks in the tranquil glory of its autumn colours. But the blazing woods conceal the body of a much-loved teacher - shot through the heart with an arrow. A tragic hunting accident or murder? Charismatic Chief Inspector Armand Gamache and his team of officers probe to discover deep layers of deceit, resentment, and murderous rage in the pretty village.

The year is 1921. While communism and prohibition are debated in speakeasies, society will never be the same, and crime has never had it better. A new age calls for a new kind of detective and the women of Drake Private Detectives fit the bill.

Metropolitan working woman Lisa Rayborn returns to her hometown of White Tail Creek to pay respects to her late mother. She discovers the town's cattle ranching heritage has fallen on tough economic times and her own family ranch is struggling. When she meets a local veterinarian, Lisa is determined to make a difference toward saving the community, her home, and her dreams, no matter how impossible they may seem.

An archaeologist discovers that a missing ancient decoder is linked to the Knights Templar, and together with the help of a FBI agent, tries to find the stolen artifact before it falls into the wrong hands.