On May 31, 1979, the murders of three dedicated law officers scarred the lives of their loved ones, peers, and countless friends when James Hutchins, a reportedly "good-hearted man until he took a drink," shot the officers in cold blood. Blinded by unscathed innocence and naiveté, two aspiring authors research these horrific murders to understand what made Hutchins tick. Their encounter with the enigmatic Lefrere leads them on an unexpected journey of self-discovery and atonement as he reminds them of God's grace and mercy, which makes forgiveness possible, no matter the sin.