One dark night, Stanley is witness to the brutal murder of his wife, Vivan, at the hands of a violent young punk. Ever since that night, Stanley becomes obsessed with finding justice for his beautiful wife. When dealing with the police, however, Stanley only meets with indifference and corruption. Eventually, Stanley decides to team up with an old friend, named Dennis, to seek revenge on his own terms. Throughout this quest, however, Stanley Hill becomes enmeshed in a tangled web of political intrigue and conspiracy. It turns out that there was much more to Dennis than even Stanley knew about.