The dreaded kingpin of a dark realm is Jericho Phillips. On his floating brothel, sex slaves are forced to endure unspeakable acts. Now one such soul, thirteen-year-old Fig, is found with his throat cut, his tortured body tossed into the river. Commander William Monk of the River Police swears that Phillips will hang for this abomination. Monk’s attempt to bring about justice becomes the first electrifying episode in a nightmare that will test his courage and integrity.