Los Angeles, 1958. The main principle in the life of Dave Kline, head of the LAPD's morality department, is “to achieve your goals, all means are good, even murder.” But when Kline is forced to lead an investigation into corruption in the police department, he becomes bait for big fish: racketeers, drug lords, corrupt politicians and police brass. And these people will do anything to ensure that their secrets die with Kline.

For Kline, the time has come to pay the bills. To save his life, he must plunge into the terrible world of which he was a part. A world of great blood and mortal sins. A monster world that he himself created. And now this monster is ready to destroy its creator...