It was supposed to be a vacation for Layton and Alex, but how could Layton not help the young son of a fellow Marine. The vacation turns explosive and the case Layton took on for a quarter gets complicated. Someone is out for blood and no one is safe. It's difficult for Detective Layton Shayne to know who to trust and the situation hits home further when some fellow Marines get involved. Old familiar faces show up as well with hidden agendas of their own. Miss Lucy makes an appearance along with Leticia Carter who has a surprising revelation or two of her own. When Forrest Hanson pays a visit things heat up in an all together different way for Alex and Layton. And what would Layton's life be without some supernatural elements thrown in for fun.