In the bustling metropolis of New York, the Practical Scientific Reform Association stands as a peculiar temple to adventure, founded by the renowned criminologist Woodbury Newcomb. When Newcomb and his wealthy bride vanish on a global wedding tour, the institution's stability rests upon its three reformed pillars: William Harris, Jack Pinney, and Frank Gleason. These men of questionable pasts now manage confidential affairs for the city's elite, but their uneasy peace is shattered by news...