In the vibrant city of Los Angeles, a private detective named Harry Moseby finds himself trapped in a puzzle of deceit and seduction. This former football player gets drawn into a dark and twisted world when his frustrating personal life intersects with his work. It all begins when he is hired by a desperate mother to find her missing daughter, a young woman who has fallen into the clutches of a group of filmmakers who seem to have a particular interest in her life.
As Harry navigates the glamour and decadence of the film world, he uncovers dark secrets that lead to a dangerous game of manipulation and betrayal. His search for the truth leads him to unexpected encounters with ex-lovers, figures from the past, and, of course, the mysterious and enigmatic Susie. As he delves deeper into this web of lies, Harry is forced to confront not only the criminals surrounding him but also his own inner demons.
The plot takes unpredictable twists, leading him to discover that nothing is as it seems. As the pieces of the puzzle come together, Moseby realizes that perhaps the real danger lies not only in the search for the girl but in the very reflection of his deteriorating life. The line between reality and fiction begins to blur, leading Harry to an ending that will change him forever.