Contract killer Charlie Swift aka Fast Charlie faces an unusual challenge: he must prove to his employer, New Orelan's ruthless mafia boss Beggar Mercado, that he has eliminated the right target. The problem is that his victim is missing his head. That's why Charlie calls in the victim's ex-wife, Marcie Kramer. Although she actually wanted to escape her past, Charlie is dependent on Marcie's skills and backbone. Together, they embark on a fierce mission of revenge to protect the legacy of Charlie's best friend and mentor, Stan Mullins, while bringing down Beggar and his entire organization - all while becoming a target themselves.