Mike Kendall, an alcoholic ex-cop, stumbles upon the lifeless body of a young woman while on a bender in his small town. The discovery rekindles his desire to serve justice and make amends for his past mistakes. Despite having no official jurisdiction, he embarks on an investigation to find her killer. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a seedy underworld of crime and police corruption. Along the way, he forms unlikely alliances with a curious private investigator and the victim’s distraught family, who are also seeking justice.

Kendall's relentless pursuit of the truth puts him at odds with local authorities, shady characters, and eventually, himself. His journey is fraught with intense confrontations and risky situations that push him to the edge. The deeper he gets, the more he reveals about his own troubled past, which intertwines with his current quest for redemption. As the pieces of the puzzle come together, Kendall faces tough decisions that test his morality and determination to right the wrongs, leading him down a path fraught with danger and self-discovery.