First Born is the story of a former Special Forces officer intent on solving the murder of his wife and child. After the brutal crime, he spends a year wallowing in pity and depression, until he undertakes a search for the killers and though the exercise revitalizes his life. The novel begins after a year has elapsed from the still unsolved murder. Tom promises his in-laws and himself that he will investigate the deaths of his wife and son. He enlists the help of a police detective and soon discovers a plot to sell biological weapons to a terrorist organization. Tom's old army chief takes over the investigation, while Tom discovers a troubling link between the military and the terrorist group. Tom overcomes extreme odds to avenge the crime.