James Toland is a worn out detective in the city of Torvel. His rookie partner, Charlie, is struggling with the work. His growing daughter, Faye, is asking questions he can't answer. And the bullet damage in his back isn't letting him sleep. On top of all that is the job. When Debra Mars is found dead in her apartment, the task of finding the culprit falls to Toland and Charlie. Their investigation leads them into a world of conspiracy and corruption. And at the bottom of it all, a ruthless killer. Nothing is promised in Torvel. Not justice. Not survival. Jmaes Toland