The Village has always had a dark underbelly that the tourists never see. Sometimes, behind the neon lights and colorful images and characters, bad and evil things lurk, waiting to strike and hurt. No one is immune from it, not visitor nor those who live and work there.Gabe Herschon left his club on Bedford Street late that night. He has been a long time and well known resident of the Village, especially among the art community. Heis liked and accepted even though he is gay and Jewish.However, a new evil has appeared in the Village. Peoplefilled with hate and intolerance intent on hurting thosethey deem subhuman. Unfortunately for Gabe, he came face to face with it. It almost cost him his life.The police have few leads and less time and resources toinvestigate. They call Murphy in because of his friend-ship with Gabe. While Gabe lies in a hospital bed clinging to life, Matt Murphy, sets out to find those responsible and bring them to justice.