DingDong Ditch is a gripping, high-stakes thriller set in The Big East, a gritty alternate universe on the brink of collapse. Detective Charlie Dawson, a battle-hardened veteran, is thrust into a mystery that puts everything he believes to the test. At the center of the investigation is Tom Caldwell, a former highly trained military man with a haunted past, whose actions spark a devastating chain of events. Though Dawson suspects Caldwell, he’s always five steps behind — and in this world of uncertainty, it’s never clear who the true villain is. Dawson’s new rookie detectives — Johnston, Hunter, and Cash — have been forced upon him by Chief Avery, and Dawson isn’t happy about it. He’s seen enough rookie mistakes to know the streets of The Big East are no place for naïve idealism. As the investigation intensifies, Dawson struggles to protect the rookies, who are caught in the crossfire of a city spiraling into chaos. Meanwhile, a deadly new drug called Zoom spreads like wildfire, driving the city into further civil unrest. But the real mystery isn’t just the kidnapping case — it’s the twisted web of corruption that runs through every level of society, from the criminal underworld to the political offices where decisions are made behind closed doors. As Dawson digs deeper into Caldwell’s past — a grieving man who lost his family during an active tour in China — he finds himself up against more than just an elusive adversary. Who just isn't evading capture; he’s taunting the detectives, using outdated analog technology to stay cloaked in a world that’s saturated with surveillance. His brazen attacks make it clear that Dawson is dealing with someone who knows how to stay hidden — but for how long? As the city’s gang violence rages and political corruption tightens its grip, Dawson is forced to confront the reality that The Big East is a city where power is stolen in back rooms, and the streets are ruled by factions that live by their code, Dawson knows them well. He’s been part of this world for so long that he still believes a thread of justice can be salvaged, even in the darkest corners. Dawson’s beliefs are tested like never before. With his rookies caught in the cross fire and the city on the brink of collapse, Dawson must question everything — from the justice system he’s sworn to uphold. As the investigation unfolds, the truth about Caldwell, the corruption, and the gang wars constantly surface — but Dawson’s survival and the safety of those he loves could cost him everything. Every decision makes has far-reaching consequences. The stakes have never been higher. And as the cliffhanger ending leaves everything hanging in the balance Does survival depends on the pen or the sword stay tuned, the game is far from over.