For years, Doug Collins has been wading through a routine unsatisfying job and an increasingly miserable relationship. After his girlfriend moves out, Doug pushes himself to live a more fulfilling life starting with a trek to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro.

Detective Pierce Sheppard is the best there is, or so he thinks. He's determined to live his film-noir fantasy and solve a grisly murder, but he can't seem to keep his thoughts to himself.

The coming of age story of Skye, a young girl who desperately flees from her home to escape a vindictive and emotionally abusive step mother. Amidst her journey, she comes across another runaway; a young boy named Ethan, who comes from an even more dire situation than her own; a resentful and physically abusive, alcoholic father. Through friendship and personal strength, they help each other realize that they don't have to run from their problems; they can face them head on.