American social psychologist Ben Monroe investigates a local cult connected to a disturbing event. While he immerses himself into his work, his rebellious teenage daughter, Mazzy, gets involved with a mysterious local boy, who introduces her to the city’s underground party scene. As these two worlds head towards an intersection, Mazzy finds herself in great danger and Ben will need to race against the clock to save her.

The dead woman is the controversial family court judge Sophie Nöll. Chief Inspector Moritz Herbst therefore doubts that it was an accident. Mala quickly recognizes signs of a crime. Those who were severely affected by Nöll's judgments are now suspects.