When narcotics detective Ike Walters visits his former partner Stetson Avery in rural Greentown, he inexplicably finds himself the target in a deadly game of deceit. Befriended by the alluring yet suspicious Renee Dupa, Ike discovers that his life has been placed on the line and that nothing is what it seems.

Mercedes is a taxi dancer who wants to be an actress. She's involved with the married Harry, who considers himself a respected actor. Ernesto is in love with Mercedes, but he doesn't dance or have money.