The theft of a priceless Rembrandt draws Murdoch into the world of high-powered couple James and Sally Pendrick.
Tropes:
- Ear Ache: Three victims are murdered by having a long sharp spike (similar to a carpenter's awl) thrust into their ears. Crabtree muses on what an unpleasant way to die this would be.
- Locked Room Mystery: A murder and the theft of a valuable painting take place inside a closed elevator while it is in motion.
- You Have Outlived Your Usefulness: The murderer disposes of their accomplices once they have served their purpose; killing the two thieves after they have stolen the painting, and disposing of the forger when he threatens to become a liability.
