As New York City is still recovering from the Draft Riots of 1863, Detective Kevin Corcoran finds himself investigating the murder of a young Five Points girl that hits uncomfortably close to home.
Racial tensions in Five Points come to a head as the body of an Irishman is discovered lynched and hanged.
During a murder investigation Corcoran uncovers a new piece of evidence that provide clues about his daughter's mysterious death and the disappearance of his wife.
A gang scheme to rob the wealthiest families in New York at a fundraiser is uncovered, and Corcoran must ensure the safety of its patrons.
Corcoran must race against the clock to keep his life – and New York City – intact.