On the hauntingly beautiful shore of the Puget Sound, an explosion rips through city hall and shatters a once-peaceful community.

 

Teacher MJ Brooks narrowly escapes the devastation, but not everyone in West Sound, Washington, is so fortunate. Among the casualties is her school's principal, a man who was not just her boss but also a cherished mentor and friend.

 

Now, MJ is on a relentless quest to unveil the dark secrets behind the explosion and the principal's murder. Her pursuit of the truth draws the attention of Detective Jefferson Hughes, who finds her interference frustrating. However, as MJ's connections with former students provide vital clues, Hughes realizes he can no longer ignore her. Deep down, he fears MJ's unyielding determination might place her in the killer's crosshairs, a concern that troubles him more than he cares to admit.

 

Can MJ and Jefferson uncover the truth before the killer claims more victims and inflicts further pain on the Sound?