When the Chief of Detectives suddenly dies, the police officer with the most seniority (who happens to be a woman) becomes the new Chief, which doesn't go down well with all of the men of the Department.

Amy Prentiss is a beautiful thirtysomething detective on the San Francisco police force who was unexpectedly promoted to chief following the sudden death of her predecessor. Between solving the city's most perplexing crimes and battling sexism within the department, Amy raises her preteen daughter Jill.—Marty McKee <mmckee@soltec.net>