Dr. Peter Carey, a charismatic and unorthodox pathologist, begins his new job at a hospital in Boston. Soon after his arrival, the hospital is rocked by scandal when a young girl dies following a botched illegal abortion. The incident becomes even more contentious when Carey's new colleague and the hospital's young doctor, David Tao, is accused of performing the procedure. Despite the reluctance of the hospital administration and the local police to dig deeper into the case, Carey believes in his colleague’s innocence and decides to undertake his own investigation. His brash style and relentless pursuit of justice soon put him at odds with powerful hospital figures and institutional barriers.

As Carey delves deeper, he uncovers layers of corruption and deception that go beyond the medical staff. The more he uncovers, the more he realizes how complex and sinister the situation is, leading him to dangerous confrontations with those trying to obscure the truth. Carey's journey is fraught with threats and high-stakes situations that test his resolve and morality. He must maneuver through a maze of conflicting loyalties and unknown threats to solve the case while managing his own skepticism about those around him. In a tense race against time, Carey remains committed to clearing his friend's name and finding justice for the deceased amidst professional risk and personal peril.