Black Earth Rising

As a child, Kate was rescued from the aftermath of the Rwandan genocide. Now she is shocked when her adoptive mother prosecutes a controversial militia leader.

A shocking incident at the International Criminal Court changes everything. Michael launches a new investigation and turns to Kate for help.

Kate works alongside Michael to defend Alice Munezero from the charges laid against her - facing down threats to her own safety to reach the truth.

Kate and Michael are stunned to learn a notorious genocidaire is now in the UK. Attempts to bring him to justice drive a wedge between the two.

Alienated from Michael, Kate considers helping the Rwandans bring Ganimana to justice.

Kate faces down danger in her search for a case file her mother had prepared against Ganimana years before.

As Michael works to expose a long-buried crime, Kate learns the shocking truth about her own history.

While Michael works to expose an intricate conspiracy in London, Kate travels alone to Africa seeking the truth about her personal history.