At an Atlantic City boxing match, a corrupt cop, Rick Santoro, gets embroiled in a politically charged assassination plot. The entire event is tightly secured, with the Secretary of Defense in attendance, making the sudden murder in the crowded arena all the more shocking. Santoro, known more for his vices and bending the rules than his heroism, witnesses the chaos firsthand. Caught in the whirlwind, he sees an opportunity to redeem himself by solving the murder. His investigation kicks off with gusto, using his knowledge of the city's underbelly and his network of informants and contacts to start piecing the puzzle together.

Throughout his investigation, Santoro teams up with an old friend, Navy Commander Kevin Dunne, who was supposed to be guarding the Secretary but was momentarily distracted, allowing the assassination to take place. As they delve deeper into the mystery, they uncover a web of conspiracy that tests the boundaries of their loyalty and honor. With the clock ticking and the pressure mounting, Santoro must navigate through a maze of deceit and betrayal, questioning everything he believed in. The high stakes and the realization that he can trust no one push him to confront the very essence of his character and make decisions that could alter his life forever.