A new threat looms over Arlington, centering on leading forensic scientist Avery Johnson, who is being stalked by a serial killer known as Alpha Killer. Fact or fiction, Alpha feeds the media with stories, organizing a series of such crimes that he has no equal among his competitors. Tangled lies draw Avery deeper into Alpha's sadistic game, and her only fear is losing Quinn. With as many secrets under her belt as an elusive crime boss, Avery risks not being able to tell the whole truth to Quinn, a stubborn, by-the-book detective who is willing to do anything to protect her. While the task force digs deep into the depths of a corrupt law firm, the discovery of a large, well-connected criminal network threatens to unravel the masks of many players. How far will corruption go? How far will Alpha's actions extend? In pursuit of the killer, Detective Quinn is faced with an inevitable choice. Betray the woman you love or seek retribution outside the law?