When Sally Brainerd stumbles into a charming seaside town famous for its legendary ice cream, she's desperate for a quiet place to heal and disappear—but FBI Special Agent James Quinlan has other plans. He's convinced she holds the key to solving a brutal murder, though Sally insists she's as much a victim as anyone else. As Quinlan goes undercover to get close to her, the two find themselves drawn to each other while dangerous secrets simmer beneath the town's picturesque surface. It's a thrilling cat-and-mouse game where trust is currency and nothing is quite what it seems.

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Mysterious indie-pop with noir undertones—think moody alt-rock, atmospheric synth, and folk-tinged suspense. Build tension with brooding vocals and layered production. Blend coastal nostalgia with psychological unease. Artists like Bon Iver, The National, and Phoebe Bridgers capture this restless, shadowed romance.