A man is found murdered on the beach and a police detective at the end of his career is assigned to investigate. Arriving at the scene of the crime he learns this is no ordinary murder. The victim is a wealthy real estate developer and the list of people who wanted him dead is endless. The detective is caught up in a web of deceit as he confronts ex-wives, an unscrupulous attorney, and a young widow, all who had reasons to hate the deceased.