Young Professor Lewis Nelson and his journalist wife, Karissa's worlds are turned upside down when a murder in the City of Portland, Oregon makes its way to their front door. Karissa finds herself traumatized and focuses on self-healing while Lewis grows an irresistible feeling that causes him to think of nothing other than attempting to uncover the already seemingly closed case. With the help of new FBI Agent Andrew Bolton, the three of them uncover a chilling cult that has their grip on what seems like the entire world. Without knowing who is involved and who is innocent, the Nelson's have to decide whether they can trust Agent Bolton... And also, each other.