Set in the 1950s, the story follows Gary Blanchard as he navigates his senior year after being expelled from one school and transferring to another, where his cousin Ralph died under mysterious circumstances. As Gary investigates Ralph's death, he uncovers unsettling questions about whether it was an accident or foul play. The plot thickens with rumors of a stolen diamond necklace linked to Dutch royalty and the peculiar behavior of the school principal. Amidst the backdrop of teenage life, themes of mystery and intrigue unfold as Gary seeks the truth.
