In Not If I Kill You First, the story begins with a seemingly straightforward jewel robbery that quickly unravels into a complex web of deceit and betrayal. The Whistler introduces us to the aftermath of a heist where $50,000 worth of jewels has gone missing from a wealthy home. The police suspect an inside job, pointing fingers at the ex-convict chauffeur, but the real drama unfolds between two criminals, Albert Easley and Sammy Copeland, who are about to discover just how fragile their partnership is.