Wrapping up some loose ends form Alison Reynold’s first appearance in Edge of Evil - Ali has to return to LA for her divorce and follow up on her wrongful dismissal lawsuit. Her husband Paul, eager for a settlement so he can marry his pregnant girlfriend, is a no show for their appearance before a private judge.

Paul is dead - April is mentally unstable - and friends with people involved in Paul’s latest television series - “Sumo Sudoku” - which is a front for moving drugs throughout Southern California. Philandering Paul was working with the DEA to help gather enough evidence to take down the cartel - which is what got him killed and stuffed in the trunk of his car.

Detective Dave ends up in LA - after visiting his children in Lake Havasu. He and Ali uncover a drug connection that Dave’s Marine Reservist buddy in the DEA happens to be working on. 
A couple of side stories allow Ali’s parents and son Chris to also get involved in the action.