The System is the story of Amanda Danscher, a young woman who accepts a position as a child protection social worker. She quickly becomes embroiled in a case against their Minnesota towns former champion hockey player and favorite son, Chuck Thomas, who will do anything to buck the system rather than work with itincluding whatever it takes to get Amanda out of his way. Luckily Amanda reconnects with Jacob, a new county attorney who has the means to help and protect her, but no clue how to break down her own defenses.Set against the backdrop of the always messy and complex world of child protection, The System is ultimately about familyand a young womans discovery that there are all kinds of family and many places that can be called home.