Paul Madvig, a corrupt politician, seeks redemption by distancing himself from gangster Nick Varna and aligning with reformist Ralph Henry. However, when Taylor Henry, Ralph's son and Opal's lover, is found murdered, Paul's right-hand man Ed Beaumont becomes entangled in the investigation. As suspicion falls on Paul, Nick manipulates The Observer's financial struggles to spread rumors that Paul might be responsible for the crime.

The Glass Key
A powerful politician's carefully constructed empire starts to unravel as a merciless mob boss seeks retribution for a long-overdue debt, exacting a deadly toll in the midst of a crucial election.