While his wife lies hospitalized near death, NYPD detective Edward X. Delaney takes on a tough murder case. He's always gone by the book but his present circumstances are wearing on him - and he might just bend the rules to nail the killer. Aided by a museum curator, a gruff coroner and a victim's widow, he orchestrates a meticulous manhunt. One mistake and the killer goes free. Delaney's plan must not fail.