Taking place in the Oregon State Penitentiary, this story follows the life of the world famous folk-rock artist Skittle Angelo-as told through the eyes of his prison guard and admirer Adam Hoesly. Adam's recount is vivid and brutal, leaving little of prison life to the imagination, but he still manages to find one bright spot that shines prominently throughout this dark world. It is when he realizes Skittle's true desire to change the world that he comes to discover who Skittle molds his life-and this story-after.