While backstage on opening night of a new play by celebrated murder mystery author/director Neil Khan, photographer Allie Adams discovers the body of the show's leading lady, murdered before the curtain went up. As Willow Haven PD Detective Sam Acosta launches his investigation, he invites Allie to unofficially assist him on the. case. However, Allie's involvement makes her a target for murder herself when she gets too close to the truth.

After covering the opening of an exhibit of a priceless art collection, professional photographer Allie Adams finds herself embroiled in the mystery surrounding the theft of a valuable necklace. When her unorthodox investigation uncovers a murder that is tied to the theft, Allie shares her findings with Willow Haven P.D.'s newest detective, Sam Acosta. While the two work together to identify and bring the killer to justice -- despite Sam's reluctance to allow Allie's involvement in his case - Sam's Uncle Luis, returns from his early retirement to give Sam a hand with his home renovation, along with plenty of unsolicited advice.