Biff Roberts, a veteran CIA field operative, is introduced in this first novel of the series. Mixing business with pleasure is not always a good idea as Biff Roberts' family vacation in Cabo San Lucas is abruptly interrupted by his son's kidnapping. A cryptic ransom note leads to a convoluted path and introduces a new challenge. The motive for the abduction turns out to be more sinister than just demanding a ransom. A surprising discovery of an imminent bio-terrorism plot forces Biff to accept a new mission - preventing a disastrous terror attack on U.S. soil.