Porter Wren is a famous tabloid writer who publishes stories about the scandalous gossip of New York City. Despite his lurid job, Porter is a loving husband to his devoted wife at home. However, his happy family life and booming career are turned upside down when a beautiful woman asks him to uncover the truth about her murdered husband. As he tries to find out what happened to the famous filmmaker, Porter is drawn into a world filled with obsession, blackmail, and violence that will ultimately endanger his career, his relationship with his wife, and even his actual life.