Where the Truth Lies

In 1957, the Miami polio telethon co-hosted by entertainers Lanny Morris and Vince Collins kicks off with great fanfare. This event is not only a charity fundraiser but also serves as a backdrop for the main characters' later tumultuous journey.

Following the telethon, Morris and Collins travel to New Jersey to inaugurate mobster Sally Sanmarco’s new hospitality venture. Their visit is part of a calculated effort to improve her public image, but they are unprepared for the horrors that await them.

Upon arriving in New Jersey, the entertainers discover the nude body of Maureen O’Flaherty in a bathtub. The sudden and tragic death of the promising college student raises questions and unveils a dark turn of events.

Initially ruled a drug overdose, Maureen's death lacks any apparent connections to the comedians. Unbeknownst to them, her investigation into their lives prior to her disappearance has left behind a mysterious puzzle that propels the narrative forward.

Fifteen years later, polio survivor Karen O'Connor is assigned to ghostwrite Vince Collins' autobiography. Fueled by a personal promise to Maureen's mother, Karen is determined to uncover the truth behind the young journalist's tragic death.

A fateful encounter on a flight leads Karen to meet Morris, where they share an undeniable chemistry. She introduces herself using her friend's identity, and their connection culminates in an intimate night together, complicating her investigation.

The following morning after their night together, Morris mysteriously vanishes without a trace. This sudden disappearance leaves Karen in confusion and amplifies the already growing tension surrounding her investigation.

While working on Collins' autobiography, Karen receives a shocking invitation for an impromptu session at his home. The presence of Morris leads to an unexpected confrontation that exposes hidden truths about her connections to the two men.

Under duress, Collins reveals his manipulative tactics and attempts to blackmail Karen into silence regarding Maureen's death. This coercive strategy places her in a precarious position, forcing her to navigate through lies and threats.

As Karen delves deeper into the history of the case, she discovers that Maureen had secretly recorded incriminating interactions with Morris and Collins. This revelation sheds light on the events of that fateful night and introduces new layers of complexity.

Karen learns that Maureen's tragic end ignited a massive cover-up involving all three parties. The shocking truth reveals a scheme to conceal her body in a crate filled with lobsters, further complicating matters as secrets continue to unfold.

A key character named Reuben contacts Karen with a lucrative offer for the incriminating footage of Maureen’s last moments. He implies that the footage could be worth a million dollars, revealing his own agenda and complicity in the web of deceit.

In the wake of escalating tensions and revelations, Collins succumbs to despair and tragically takes his own life. The fallout from his actions shatters the lives of those entwined in the drama, leaving Karen to face the aftermath.

In a poignant moment, Karen confronts Maureen's mother with the choice of revealing the truth or allowing an innocent party to suffer in the process. This ultimatum highlights the tragic legacy of Maureen's narrative and its impact on everyone involved.