Jack Lucas ( Lou Diamond Phillips) a renowned Californian homicide detective is a respected local hero. His reputation has been elevated by his bravery in a covert operation to trap the Red Dragons. Whilst finding fame in the media Jack is emotionally scarred by the loss of his partner. Jack undergoes investigation by Joe Dexter the Internal Affairs psyhologist who is preparing a final report on him. Whilst drinking in his regular bar one night a young man Ollie (Edoardo Ballerini) offers to buy Jack a drink to compensate for almost driving into him outside. Unknown to him the drink is drugged and when jack comes to in the bathroom his gun shirt pocket and bloodied handkerchief are missing - as is Ollie. Confused Jack follows his only leads to trace Ollie leading him to an exotic dancer Jessica (Kari Wuhrer) whom Ollie claimed to have been married too. Jessica only knows Ollie as a stranger who was obsessed by her. But then Dexter is murdered. Jack becomes prime suspect and Jessica is in danger. Jacks time as hero is running out as he is forced to the mercy of set up. Will he be able to prove his innocence and discover why this stranger has such a vengeful plan?