A longstanding vendetta between Koos DeJager, an unscrupulous individual, and Tom Owen, the man he holds responsible for the loss of his eye while in prison, finally erupts. Illegal gold dealing and ivory poaching sponsor the activities of this monster who will go to any lengths to fulfil his desire for retribution. Murder, kidnapping and arson are weapons he uses in his quest to get even as the two men chase each other around Swaziland, Zululand and Mozambique.