Beth Tanner is a beautiful lady who is used to getting her way. She broadcasts the news at Six and Ten and she doesn't like to share the spotlight. Nor does she care to share her money with those who would attempt to blackmail her.

George Hastings is a St. Louis detective who's definitely seen better days. He's been sued by a vicious, acquitted murderer and is in fear of losing his career, his daughter, and his identity. Depression and burnout may overwhelm him and then a friend asks him to look into the suspicious death of hairdresser Johnny Rogers.

Johnny was not a nice fellah. A deviant who used and mistreated people dumb enough to consider him a friend. But when it starts to look like Johnny was killed, Hastings digs deeper into the lives of the seedy, beautiful people.