Louis Green might be the most hated man in America. He is despicable, opinionated, and judgmental. A retired factory foreman from the small town of Griswold, Iowa, Louis holds the contrary, opposing view to everyone. He has no friends and his family despises him.
A series of catastrophic events leading to one life-threatening day in "hell, " being held hostage at gunpoint, supernaturally transforms Louis into a kind and loving superstar. A heroic, courageous act earns him the honor of being called "America's Hero" by his fans. As Louis rises to stardom, he is stalked by a dangerous and mysterious psychopathic killer. Could this all be a dream? A figment of Louis's imagination? Or could it be real? Who is the killer and why is this fugitive still on the loose?