John Twait, Chief and lead detective for the Hillsville police department is waking up with one thought on his mind, retirement and sandy beaches. Hillsville, Nebraska is a small town with a crime rate that is virtually non-existent. Chief John Twait yearns for excitement. However, sometimes should be careful for what we wish. John is just four weeks away from retirement but now there is just one problem: Chief John Twait has a serial killer on his hands.