Cole Fletcher is a hard-boiled private detective in 1946 Chicago looking for an easy job when he finds the vulnerable Alissa. Assuming he has his next paycheck lined up taking compromising photographs of an unfaithful husband, Cole moves in to find himself quickly overwhelmed in a case of murder, mischief, and mayhem. A playful young waitress named Elaine, an intimate friend of Cole's, becomes unexpectedly caught up in the deadly game of cat and mouse. Playing off two rival mob bosses and avoiding a dangerous crime lord, Cole tries to keep his loved ones safe while working to solve the case before they make Alissa, Elaine, and him their next victims. Through chases, deception, and brute force, Cole will pursue the leads and wrestle with his own inner demons to come face to face with his greatest fears. Will he be able to find his murderer and untangle the web of lies and control before the mob can bring him down and kill Alissa? His time is running out.