Bestselling mystery novelist Peter Spalding is searching for inspiration for his next book. Three cold case bank robberies in rural Wisconsin capture his attention, leading him to the sleepy village of Oak Cliff.
When he starts asking questions, he quickly learns someone in Oak Cliff doesn't want those questions answered. He finds himself the target of a murder attempt and enlists the help of the local police. Police Chief Nick Garrett has seen his share of mysteries, but this one is different. What connects three long-unsolved bank robberies? What did Peter uncover that proved to be so dangerous? And why is someone willing to kill to keep the past buried?