In the quiet town of Junction, Iowa, where secrets run deep and danger lurks beneath the surface, a complex web of drug dealing, betrayal, and murder begins to unravel.
Joey Sheeks, the town's biggest drug dealer, meets a gruesome end when his body is discovered by two raccoon hunters. While the official explanation suggests an accidental death due to drug-induced delirium, those closest to Joey suspect foul play.
As rumors spread, suspicion falls on Zack Harmen, a local troublemaker who mysteriously inherits Joey's illicit business. With his dubious reputation, Zack becomes the prime suspect in the eyes of many. However, there is another player in the town's drug trade-a newcomer named Eric Marquez. Operating with remarkable stealth, Marquez has managed to outwit the local law enforcement and leave no trace of his illegal activities. He is like a ghost, seemingly untouchable by the sheriff's department.
The residents of Junction are divided in their beliefs about Joey's demise. While some see it as an unfortunate but inevitable consequence of his lifestyle, others fear that there is a serial killer on the loose. The situation takes a darker turn when one of the town's deputies goes missing, and a local priest dies under suspicious circumstances. The mounting death toll suggests that Junction is in the midst of a chilling killing spree, orchestrated by an unknown murderer who holds the key to the town's dark secrets.
In this tense and character-driven thriller, the depths of human depravity and the limits of morality are explored against the backdrop of a town where the law is more of an inconvenience than a force for good. As the plot thickens, alliances are tested, loyalties are shattered, and the true nature of the small Iowa town is revealed. With each twist and turn, the search for Joey's killer intensifies, uncovering a trail of deceit, treachery, and unexpected connections that lead to an explosive and shocking conclusion.
In the end, the residents of Junction will come face to face with their own demons and discover just how far they are willing to fall in the pursuit of justice, redemption, and personal gain. The story serves as a haunting reminder that even in the most seemingly innocent and peaceful places, darkness can lurk, waiting to be unleashed with devastating consequences.