This is the second in the Manhattan Conspiracy series, describing a terrorist war being waged against this country. As New York City lies in ruins, politicians jockey for power, conspirators whisper behind closed doors and Carter Hughes and Addie Vandemeyer strive to find who is behind what has happened. Carter Hughes wants revenge and Addie wants a story. Are their goals mutually exclusive or can they work together as a well oiled team and save their country from total destruction.