Ryan Gorman, a former military officer, is general counsel of a major, international, diversified energy company with many subsidiaries. When he is confronted with a series of unexplained murders and attempts on his life amid a corporate merger, he must draw upon his prior military training to solve the mystery, defend the country he loves, and save his life and livelihood and that of his family. Greed, corruption, sadistic criminals, and terrorists challenge more than Ryan's survival. Can he emerge with his mind, soul, and values intact?