Slocum always knew private detective Sam Myles was bad news, but he was also a friend, who, years ago, saved Slocum's life. So when Myles summons Slocum to San Francisco to get him out of trouble, he's on his way. Ten minutes after Myles tells Slocum about the evidence that could bring down Frisco's no-good mayor, Myles is dead--and Slocum is next.