As the New Madrid Fault threatens to tear the U.S. in half, a desperate team of seismologists and government agents race to prevent disaster while the clock ticks down.
Roy is a rebellious teen who had accidentally shot his brother is forced to live with his uncle's family to avoid Juvenile Detention. His uncle Erik is a motivational guru who at first fails to get anywhere with the permanently disgusted Roy. Although Erik's family is a caricature with no depth of character, the culture clash produces some interesting outcomes.
When his daughter vanishes from a Hollywood jazz club, a detective must battle mobsters, starlets, and his own demons to unearth the sinister truth lurking behind LA's neon lights.