Horrifying crimes rip through the streets of New York, and they're clearly the work of a calculating, deadly mastermind. The city calls on Detective E.J. Morris, who was supposed to be vacationing with his family at a seaside retreat. It tears apart their first vacation together, and leaves them open for attack.
Morris enlists the help of a former colleague that use to be his partner in Philadelphia. FBI agent Emily Parker arrives and his affection for her grows, causing his relationship with Amy to take an unexpected turn.
Soon another crime leads Morris to a shocking discovery, one that exposes the shattering enormity of the killer's plan.