The book is about six childhood friends belonging to the town's most influential families who get pulled into their interconnecting family feuds. The feud circles around the mystery of the murder of Elliot Vance, one of the town's most loved people. The murderer is still yet to be caught which could have been anyone from the four families. This drives a wedge between the friends, yet does not stop them from protecting each other. The story will also reveal their dark secrets and shocking connections with each other.