Max Holman's estranged son who happens to be a police officer is gunned down the night before Max's release from prison. The hit is labeled a revenge killing and rumours of police corruption began to circulate. It is ultimately up to Max to clear his son's name and find the murderer.

When twelve-year-old Cork O'Connor stumbles upon a body hanging from a tree, it is up to his father, the town sheriff, to find answers. But meanwhile, a determined Cork begins to look for answers on his own.