Billy Taggart, a former cop turned private investigator, is hired by New York City Mayor Nicholas Hostetler to uncover whether his wife, Cathleen, is having an affair. Taggart, driven by personal demons and financial incentives, delves into the personal lives of the city's elite, using his skills to gather evidence and reveal truths. His investigation exposes a network of deceit and corruption, with entanglements that reach far beyond a simple infidelity case. As Taggart digs deeper, he discovers layers of political manipulation, greed, and betrayal that threaten to ruin lives and careers.

Hostetler's re-election campaign adds pressure to the investigation, and Taggart must navigate the treacherous waters of power and morality. The mayor's influence and charisma mask a darker ambition, putting Taggart at odds with the very system he once served. As he pieces together the conspiracy involving the city's highest echelons, Taggart confronts both the city's corruption and his past, wrestling with questions of justice and redemption. This quest for truth reveals challenges that push Taggart to the edge, putting his life and the lives of those he cares about in jeopardy. The unraveling of the case sets the stage for a thrilling confrontation that underscores the profound cost of uncovering the real truth in a broken city.