Omar Philbin is the typical Louisiana politician, full of promises and bluster. After taking large campaign donations in exchange for empty promises, Omar is found murdered.

Niki Dupre is called in to investigate, and she finds no shortage of suspects. Soon, more people meet their demise at the hands of the ruthless killer.

Entering a world she doesn't know, Niki Dupre wonders if she has met her match. Can she bring the murderer to justice before more lives are lost?