When an elderly woman is found dead, the apparent victim of a brutal axe murder, rookie police officer Terrence Washburn is sent to investigate. He soon finds the small town harbors dark secrets that put his life in danger. Hank, a decorated war veteran who was dishonorably discharged, makes it his mission to uncover the truth of his mother's death. Terrence soon finds himself and the woman he loves on a collision course with Hank and his heavily armed followers. Will Terrence solve the murder, or will he be the next victim?