A young, rich, beautiful high school senior girl suffers abuse for no apparent reason. The incident comes to the attention of a group of misfit students who have banded together because of their shared similarities: poverty and limited prospects. This incident has broken their moral code, and they won't rest until they solve the mystery and bring the culprit to justice. Little did they know that the layers of involvement permeated throughout their community. They investigate as best they can, relying on their wit and willingness to put themselves in harm's way. The perpetrators are wealthy and closely related, proving to be formidable adversaries. Only after they partner with a lone honest law enforcement officer do they make headway. Sheer stubbornness and a strong sense of right and wrong drive them toward the conclusion of the case.