While vacationing in Bermuda, advertising executive Steve Isaacs learns that his business partner, Robert James, has died in a horrific accident. However, a few unexpected clues suggest that his partner's death may not have been accidental. With little evidence to take to the authorities, Steve and his security consultant, Doug Harrison, launch their own private investigation, one that reveals a cover-up at one of their largest clients, a major pharmaceutical firm. As they follow an intricate trail of murder and deceit, they discover the true nature of the drug firm's business. The closer they get to the truth, the more they put themselves in danger, culminating in a violent confrontation on the snowy streets of Chicago.