The protagonist is a somewhat nerdy young man whose life is not very satisfying until he discovers in school that he has a paranormal ability. He is able to communicate mentally with anyone of his choosing. His search for some way to explain his new found ability results in a friendship with an old Navajo Indian who also has the ability. Accidental encounters he has with unusual situations eventually lead him to an association with the CIA just prior to the start of the first war with Iraq over their invasion of Kuwait in 1991. His immersion into the shadowy intelligence world puts his ability to maximum use and results in a long term association. He devotes much time and effort to better understanding his ability but has little success in that regard. He finally discovers one fact that has profound consequences. The ability is hereditary