Five years prior, a merchant marine is murdered. Political forces at work cause the case to be unsolved and forgotten. Aiden O'Brien is a retired cop turned private detective. He works cold cases on the side for the New Jersey Deputy Attorney General's office. O'Brien, following leads, uncovering evidence, and using all of his senses, brings the case to a surprising and exciting conclusion.

Five years prior, a merchant marine is murdered. Political forces at work cause the case to be unsolved and forgotten. Aiden O'Brien is a retired cop turned private detective. He works cold cases on the side for the New Jersey Deputy Attorney General's office. O'Brien, following leads, uncovering evidence, and using all of his senses, brings the case to a surprising and exciting conclusion.