It's 1959, and Cohoes-born and bred "Hot Rod Hobbs," a young opportunist, has stumbled across the priceless remains of a prehistoric Mastodon. Eager to reap profit from the rare find, he discovers that his path to prosperity is a harrowing one to navigate, its' slippery slope paved with deception, treachery andMurder, all of it blending together into a savory, well-seasoned Cohoes stew. Set against a background of a bygone era; Flashy cars, Jitterbugging, and of course, going - steady romance, he soon finds himself barreling down a hazardous, one-way highway, on a collision course with destiny.