“Manipulated” is a gripping drama and mystery with a whodunnit twist, featuring a diverse cast of characters. District Attorney Diane Conrad is facing intense pressure to crack a case that has both politicians and the local community on high alert. Time is running out, and the tension and emotions are escalating. Can anyone rely on their perceptions? What drives Detective Scott Keating to risk everything in his career? With scant evidence and the personal and professional lives of those involved falling apart, can anyone’s word be trusted? The stakes are high, and the game is underway.