Suspense, intrigue, duty, revenge, and justice. This is a story of failure and redemption along Arizona's volatile border with Mexico. It is also a flying story about an aging pilot and some grand old airplanes of yesteryear. After a lengthy aviation career as a Navy jet jockey, Pan Am captain, and charter pilot, Pete Maclaren suddenly quits flying and vows never to do so again. Yet here he is, flying an ancient aircraft at night through the Mexican mountains on a reckless rescue mission. Action spiced with camaraderie and romance follows."