Death is easy; it's life that's hard. The Angel of Death, or AOD as he dubs himself, provides a public service by eliminating those he deems sleazebags. Because of his fascination with chess, he never attacks his targets directly. Instead, he takes those related to the target off the board one by one while tormenting his true victim until that target commits suicide. Detective Hauteman is new on the job at the state police Major Crimes Homicide unit...