A chemistry teacher diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer turns to manufacturing and selling methamphetamine with a former student in order to secure his family's future.
A police investigation, the saga of a grieving family, and a Seattle mayoral campaign all interlock after the body of 17-year-old Rosie Larsen is found in the trunk of a submerged car.
It follows two teenagers doing time in Naples. Filippo dreams of becoming a musician, and Carmine of becoming a hairdresser. Will they be strong enough to oppose the attacks from fellow detainee Ciro, the crime boss?