A cop-turned-author struggles to come up with an idea for a new book - but an unstable hitman looks set to help. He's out to expose his former employer, a powerful businessman who thinks nothing of resorting to murderous methods to ensure success. But the killer faces a tough task convincing the scribe the story is true. Thriller, with Brian Dennehy and James Woods.

Hit man Cleve approaches writer/cop Dennis about a story for his next book: How Cleve made a living, working for one of the most powerful politicians in the country. To get the story right, they travel around the country to gather statements and evidence, while strong forces use any means they can to keep the story untold.