After Paul Cantor, a controversial journalist is found murdered in the Everglades, Jessie Milner's friend, Roberto Menoyo, insists his death is tied to a political plot by the Council of Ten, a shadowy group of business men.

The young woman, a reporter at the Broward News is more than skeptical until Roberto's body turns up in a dumpster and she suddenly realizes he may have been right.

Chasing down clues left by Cantor soon has Jessie in the cross hairs of the killers and causes a painful breakup with her boyfriend. The discovery of a massive money laundering operation brings her closer to the truth and into the arms of Franco Morales, a handsome Assistant District Attorney.

As the shocking reality of the conspiracy becomes evident, a startling betrayal leaves Jessie and Franco fighting for survival. Is it too late to stop evil?