September 1963. Thirty-year-old pastor David Elliott just wants to find his notes for this week's sermon on his cluttered desk. Instead, he finds himself involved in an execution-style slaying. Eight years ago, the murder victim falsely accused David's close friend of sexual abusing a young girl. Now his friend's son is charged with the murder.

Two whip-smart women, Judy Elliott and Nicole Palmer, join David on the quest for the truth. With little to rely on but their sharp wits, they must find the crafty killer in time to save their friend. The girl in the orange maillot is the key.

Their dogged detective work unearths a dark history of unspeakable family secrets and violent, relentless revenge.