Pacific Coast Justice

Detective Carly Edwards hates working in juvenile--where the brass put her after an officer-involved shooting--and longs to be back on patrol. So when a troubled youth, Londy Atkins, is arrested for the murder of the mayor and Carly is summoned to the crime scene, shes eager for some action. Carly presses Londy for a confession but he swears his innocence, and despite her better judgment, Carly is inclined to believe him. Yet homicide is convinced of his guilt and is determined to convict him.

Carlys ex-husband and fellow police officer, Nick, appears to be on her side. Hes determined to show Carly that hes a changed man and win her back, but she isnt convinced he wont betray her again.