In the latest gripping instalment of Death in Paradise , Marlon's tranquil island life is disrupted when he receives a mysterious phone call from his former boss, sounding desperately injured and pleading for help. This unexpected blast from his criminal past sends shockwaves through Marlon, who hasn't spoken to his former employer since joining the police force. Rushing to the scene, Marlon is met with a gruesome sight: his old boss lies dead, a victim of a fatal gunshot wound.