When a former rock star is brutally murdered with an ice pick, Nick is assigned to investigate the case. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he becomes increasingly obsessed with Catherine, who was dating the victim and has a reputation for writing books that mirror real-life crimes. Catherine becomes the prime suspect in the murder case, but Nick's growing attraction to her complicates his objectivity. As the investigation continues, Nick finds himself drawn deeper into Catherine's web of manipulation and deceit, and he must decide whether to trust her or risk losing his career and even his life.