African American stuntwoman who died doing a stunt for Vampire in Brooklyn involving a 42-foot backwards fall.
Former policeman Lenny Nero has moved into a more lucrative trade: the illegal sale of virtual reality-like recordings that allow users to experience the emotions and past experiences of others. While they typically contain tawdry incidents, Nero is shocked when he receives one showing a murder.
In 2004, an officer for a security agency that regulates time travel must fend for his life against a shady politician who has a tie to his past.
Detective Rita Veder is assigned to a baffling serial murder case. After examining the crime scene — a corpse-filled ship found adrift at sea — she meets Maximilian, a smooth-talking Caribbean playboy determined to romance her.