Nature isn't the only lethal force to strike New Orleans in 1965.In the tumultuous aftermath of Hurricane Betsy, a quieter disaster is unfolding in the city's darkened streets: two powerful crime organizations are locked in a deadly alliance, and notable figures across New Orleans are dying. To the local authorities, the killings seem random—until a pair of unlikely allies emerges to uncover the truth.Rob Chambers, a former lawyer turned government witness, thinks he's left...

In the early 1960s, Rob Chambers, a brilliant young Dallas attorney, finds himself ensnared in a dangerous game of money laundering by the son of his firm's largest client. If Rob refuses to participate, everyone dear to him will be murdered, starting with Wanda, the woman he cherishes.Propelled by fear for Wanda's safety, Rob is thrown into a world of lies, deceit and abuse of the legal system he swore to uphold. He manages to keep his involvement hidden until an unexpected connec...