A decade after leaving her hometown of Neptune and putting her days as a teenage private investigator behind her, a now grown-up and ambitious Veronica is living in New York City, on the brink of landing a prestigious law firm job. Her seemingly stable life takes an unexpected turn when she receives a call from her ex-boyfriend Logan, who is embroiled in a high-profile murder case following the mysterious death of his famous pop star girlfriend. Returning to Neptune to help Logan find a suitable attorney, Veronica is reluctantly drawn back into the world of sleuthing she thought she had left behind. The nostalgia and unresolved feelings resurface as she reconnects with old friends and dodgy foes.

As Veronica dives deeper into the investigation, she uncovers a series of clues that suggest the murder is part of a larger conspiracy. Simultaneously, her rekindled ties with Neptune’s residents force her to confront the corruption and moral decay that plague her once beloved town. Balancing her growing uncertainties about her future and her dedication to seeking justice for Logan, Veronica faces increasing dangers and mounting pressure to unravel the mystery. The inquiry pushes her sharper instincts to the limit, questioning whether leaving Neptune was ever the right choice and if she could truly escape her past life.