As a Phoenix bird that dies in a fire of its own making only to rise again from the ashes, Derik Caparelli investigates the murder of his family and their connection to the mob. With a paper trail left by his father, Derik conducts a solo manhunt on his primary suspect, The inner city mobster known as The Vil, Led by the power of family love and revenge, Derik seeks a dark and dangerous path of vengeance that he may not escape from alive.