Nora Warren is the wife of a lawyer, mother of two young girls, and a murderer. At least, she feels like one. Nora is plagued by secrets surrounding her brother's death years before, so she lives as though he never existed. Now in her 30's, Nora suspects that her husband Dave is having an affair with her friend, the wife of a leading candidate for the U.S. Senate. When her friend's body is discovered, police determine she died by suicide. But Nora knows better. Her haunting memories leap to life, as does the hidden grim side of her nature. Will she act on her impulses and confront the killer, no matter the cost? Must she? How much will Nora risk for the sake of justice? And far will she go to protect the life she has built for herself?