At the tender age of thirteen, young Elizabeth Doursea, struggles everyday of her life with a birth defect, as well as the haunting question of why she lives with her paternal grandfather, Raymond Doursea. Lizzy's resolve is tested to the brink, when she learns her father is serving time in McNanna Penitentiary for the accident that killed her mother. Upon hearing of the early release of her father, Leroy Doursea, she comes to the undeserved discovery of the elicit sins of the family she loves. With the help of the town's bag lady, silent steps are taken to fight back. The small town's sheriff, Billy Woolker harbors a big hate for the Doursea family, especially Leroy Doursea. For unknown reasons, Billy's hate filled rivalry, ignites a vengeance that turns into a raging inferno of foul play."