This quirky New Zealand mystery follows DI Mike Shepherd, who arrives to the seemingly peaceful town of Brokenwood with a classic car, a cou ntry music collection, and an indeterminate number of ex-wives. His as sistant, DC Kristin Sims, is a by-the-book investigator 15 years young er than her boss's car. Shepherd soon discovers that Brokenwood is ful l of secrets and suspicions.