Sheriff Austin Shelby is a dedicated law enforcement officer in a small town that is rocked by a murder for hire plot. Nellie Harper, one of the most prominent businesswomen in the community, has been targeted by a mysterious hitman.
As Sheriff Shelby begins his investigation, he discovers that the plot is far more complex and dangerous than he first thought. It soon becomes clear that there are powerful people involved who will stop at nothing to keep their secrets hidden.
When the Sheriff himself becomes a target, he teams up with a US Marshal who has just arrived in town. The Marshal's identity and motives are shrouded in mystery, but he seems to know more about the case than anyone else.
Together, Sheriff Shelby and the US Marshal dig deep into the murky world of organized crime, corruption, and greed that lies at the heart of the murder for hire plot. As they uncover the truth and face off against the dangerous people behind it all, they must use all of their skills and instincts to stay alive and bring justice to Nellie Harper and her family.