In the cutthroat world of American politics, opposition researcher Lyric Zumwalt knows how to unearth secrets—it's her job. But when her budding romance with a charming campaign worker ends with his murder, Lyric finds herself framed as the prime suspect. With the clock ticking, she must use her investigative skills to clear her name and find the real killer while navigating a web of campaign lies. Every clue she uncovers reveals darker truths about the people she trusted. As both police and political enemies close in, Lyric realizes the same conspiracy that killed Cal is now hunting her.