Firebird, a locked ward for juvenile offenders comes under scrutiny after the death of one of its residents, fifteen year old Rachael Donahue. Maggie Gardiner and Jack Renner of the Cleveland Police gather evidence that the girl may have been involved with an older man. As Maggie and Jack investigate they uncover a spate of deaths at Firebird. They appear to have been accidents, but is soon becomes clear the deaths are part of a diabolical plan. With Maggie and Jack’s own secrets under examination by Maggie’s ex, this case, and the detectives, are ready to reach the boiling point