The book follows the character of Lisa Waldren, who is a journalist investigating a decades-old murder case involving a photograph taken during the Civil Rights Movement. The novel explores themes of history, memory, and justice. The book is an intriguing mystery based on true events, with plot twists that keep the reader engaged. It focuses on the Civil Rights Movement. This book is based on real events and a photograph taken by Wiehl's father, who was an FBI agent.