When a journalist writing a series of articles that accuse local police of corruption is arrested for the murder of his girlfriend, his lawyer hires PI Eric Teague and his partner Jody Hidalgo-Silver to prove it's more than a coincidence. They discover a maze of hidden identities, veiled accusations, and unanswered questions that lead to a municipal heart of darkness. Now all they have to do is prove it...and get back out alive.