In New York City, a series of inexplicable and violent incidents begin to occur, all committed by different individuals who claim 'God told me to' as the only explanation for their heinous acts. Amidst the chaos, Peter Nicholas, a dedicated and devout Catholic police detective, finds himself tasked with unraveling the unsettling mystery. Each perpetrator exhibits a disturbing calmness and a sense of divine mission, leaving no other clues or motives behind their actions. As Nicholas delves deeper into the investigation, he is confronted with challenges to his own faith and morals, struggling to make sense of the inexplicable violence shaking the city to its core.

Nicholas' search leads him to a mysterious figure whose influence seems to be the common thread connecting the violent episodes. He discovers that the link might be traced back to a cult-like figure, who is believed to have a strange and otherworldly origin. Delving into the stranger's past, Nicholas uncovers unsettling truths about his own life that connect him to the case in ways he never anticipated. Torn between his religious convictions and the shocking revelations he encounters, the detective finds himself on a spiraling path that poses a threat to his own sanity and the safety of everyone around him.