Its 1940, and Jack Kelly isnt your typical hero figure. Hes an FBI agent, but hes also a drinker, womanizer, and dirty talker. He isnt well-liked at the bureau, even though, with a law degree, hes over-qualified. He doesnt listen to his superiors; he doesnt even like his superiors, but putting up with them is all part of the job. When hes sent to Hawaii to look into Japanese activity, he goes because its what Washington tells him to do.
Its suspected that the Japanese have sent spies into Hawaii to cause trouble. The spies operate like a gang, threatening violence and death to anyone in their wayand Kelly is prepared to get in their way. Although not keen on the boys in Washington, Kelly is a patriot. As his investigation delves deeper, he runs into a mysterious and beautiful woman who charms him from the start. But is she in Hawaii with ulterior motives?
Soon, the lady becomes Public Enemy Number One. She is suspected of assassinating a witnessa witness who could have brought down the destructive spies from Japan. Kelly is the FBIs only hope. In order to find the truth, he might have to break some hearts and some bones. But is this devil-may-care agent really fighting a battle against foreign aggressorsor his own pride?