Richard Blaine is not a well-known detective or lawyer in Southwest Ohio. He is one of the best at both jobs. Although he is near the end of a long career, he is always eager for a new case or challenge, unless it is yet another divorce case. Blaine gets his wish for a challenge when an Assistant US Attorney tells him about two possibilities. One of them Blaine hates because it involves working with the FBI again. The other opportunity, to help the Hamilton County Sheriff root out corruption and other issues. Early on, Blaine meets the Hamilton County Prosecutor and instantly recognizes that the problems plaguing the Sheriff's office are orchestrated by the Prosecutor who plans to run for Governor. If Blaine and his makeshift staff are unsuccessful, the Prosecutor could win and then his corruption and tentacles will reach all parts of Ohio. Using all of his skills and resources, on both sides of the law, Blaine and his team work diligently to indict the Prosecutor and his cohorts.