Machiavelli "Mac" Essex is new to Atlanta, but he has a plan. Deception, misdirection, and murder all play a role. In less than a week, Mac has to convince the cops that he's a criminal - convince the criminals that he's not a cop - and keep both parties in the dark as to what his true goals really are. Mac's plans get even more complex when a mysterious woman enters his life - a woman that he's falling in love with. But like everyone else in his life, Erika Chambers isn't exactly who she claims to be. Life is never easy, especially in the south. Welcome to Hotlanta.