A man is found dead, submerged in a mud bath at a Vegas hotel where a high powered charismatic salesman is getting people following his protocols to raise themselves up. He also has them walk on a charcoal fire. It's all about "flying" with confidence in yourself. When this guy 's death is investigated, all kinds of stuff is revealed. There is cover up after cover up. The story is intriguing but the plot elements are so far reaching. There is a secondary plot element. Hodges' Italian fiancee was in the mud bath with another guy when the body was found.