Who Killed Hal involves a plot between a sole source military contractor, the Pentagon, and Wall Street bankers to hide federal dollars from Congressional scrutiny. When the plot is discovered by Hal Scharff, Star Satellite Corporation's Chief Financial Officer, the scheme begins to unravel when high ranking government officials become suspects. Hal Scharff discovers a mysterious account which no one knows about or is willing to admit to, even when he advises Walt Petersen, the corporate president. When he begins to investigate the account source, he uncovers evidence leading to the company's sole contracting source, the Pentagon. The story continues to unfold as the plot thickens when connections to the money trail are exposed and Hal is silenced for his discovery. The investigation complicates matters involving local, federal, and military law enforcement.