How far would you go to protect a secret? Ask David Farrell - a man who risks everything. Law student, David Farrell, is months away from his dream of becoming a powerful attorney in Texas when fate steps in. A chance encounter in a Houston bar opens a seam into his past and threatens to expose a secret kept hidden behind smiles and charm. In one brief moment Farrell goes from charismatic law student on the brink of a brilliant career, to a man embarking on a journey of no return. While Farrell fights his personal demons, Houston homicide detective, Paul Barlow, is frustrated with suspected serial rape cases in the southwest part of the city. A call comes in - a young woman has been murdered in the same area of the city. The modus operandi of the crimes dovetail and Barlow must figure out the connection between the women and the crimes, if there is one, before more fall victim to the rapist or killer. Farrell eventually becomes a suspect but something's not right. This 'something' leads Barlow through a maze of secrets, disguises, obsessions, love and betrayal before he can solve the crimes