After globetrotting all over the world, two teachers in a scorching Arizona town turn up the heat on their new relationship. But their engagement plans are cut short when a brutal, Yemeni official implements an assassination attempt on his young brother-in-law. His ruthless power grab initiates a devastating chain of events for the small town that could potentially twist future U.S. diplomatic ties in the Middle East. Cells of terrorists plan a series of strikes across Arizona, but mishaps draw notice before their plans reach fruition. FBI agents scour the state for signs of probable targets. Although close in pursuit of the fanatics, the agents fail to uncover every lead in time to prevent a well-placed bomb from blowing a school apart. In the aftermath of the blast that rocks the local high school, Paige Landru and her young Middle Eastern exchange student disappear without a trace. Federal officials struggle to hold the shreds of a political disaster together by ignoring the assertions made by Michael Garibaldi, Paige's fiance. Michael refuses to accept the improvised tale of her death and is determined to bring Paige safely back into his arms or die trying. Breaking into a corrupt politician's fortress will not be easy even for a former Special Ops soldier. With little chance of success, Michael receives vital information at the last minute to aid in his rescue attempt. Enough clandestine help is provided to avert an international incident, but Paige and Michael are on their own to escape. With few resources at their disposal, against a well-financed and determined enemy, the pair seems destined to be apprehended. Only the cleverest of soldiers could evade capture and avert the latest clash in an ancient conflict."