In the summer of 1976, Richard Damico finds himself unable to separate himself from his fathers legacy as Wabash County Sheriff. Infamous for shooting his predecessor 20 years earlier, Joe Damico, now retired from law enforcement, is the elected Mayor of Wabash City. Ever since Richard was elected to replace his father, the personal differences between father and son has caused their political positions to collide. Differences that must be set aside during this bicentennial summer, when the bodies of two small children are found slain just outside of Wabash city limits.