Insomnia plagues Creegan as he hunts a murderous arsonist who sets his victims on fire.

Creegan suspects the serial killer behind the deaths of three prostitutes is obsessed with a convicted murderess who gives Creegan a hard time when he asks for her help.

Branca reignites a romance with a crime reporter, but the relationship is jeopardized when Creegan learns some damaging information about the journalist.