The high desert town of Marathon, Texas, is the only place Jacob can find solace and peace. His responsibilities to the Movement have grown immensely, but he finds Marathon a refuge. His family and friends are rocked by tragedy and drama, when Pam is hurt by drug smugglers and Heather is attacked by a friend. His friends rally around him as Jacob takes on the President of the United States.Romance, death, and conspiracy continue to follow Jacob. He has to face his demons and come to grips with the hand that he was dealt in Marathon, Tx.