When Norman Pope, a once best-selling author, discovers one of his writing students is missing, he investigates. Searching the student's manuscript for possible clues, he unexpectedly uncovers evidence of major corporate crime. Norman plagued by an enlarged prostate and writer's block soon has more pressing problems. He is framed for the brutal murder of his ex-wife and hunted by both the police and a corporate hit man. He hides out in an abandoned book depository in New York City. With the help of a good friend and his students from the Writer's Club, he battles back against seemingly insurmountable odds. As Norman prevails against his powerful enemies, the story twists upon itself.