Frank Vega, a decorated Vietnam War veteran, returns home only to face a string of personal hardships and societal neglect. Decades later, he finds himself an unsung hero after successfully defending a passenger from a pair of aggressive skinheads on a city bus. The incident is recorded and goes viral, turning Frank into a local icon overnight. Despite this newfound fame, his sense of justice leads him into a deeper conflict when his best friend, Klondike, is brutally murdered. Frustrated by the police's lack of progress, Frank decides to take matters into his own hands.

As Frank delves into the crime, he uncovers a complex web of corruption that reaches deep within the city's power structure. Utilizing his combat skills and street smarts, Frank unearths dangerous secrets that pose significant risks to his safety and well-being. The quest for justice becomes intensely personal as he is drawn further into a battle against powerful adversaries, forcing him to confront not just the killers but also his own troubled past. The more he digs, the more perilous the journey becomes, leading to a gripping and action-packed pursuit of truth and vengeance.