U.S Attorney Elizabeth Shaler returns to her vacation home in Sun Valley to attend a conference with wealthy businessmen and power brokers. She plans to announce her presidential candidacy at the end of the meetings. Even after a credible threat is made on her life, Liz refuses to cancel. Walt Fleming, who saved her life eight years ago when a killer attacked her, is now the county sheriff. Liz is confident he can prevent any attempt made on her life.

From the evidence he sees, Walt believes the threat on Liz's life is imminent. He tries to maneuver an alliance between the feds and his office, without success. Walt has a prickly and cool relationship with his father, a former FBI agent who's now security expert for the businessmen. His father does not attempt to help Walt and places roadblocks in his son's way. Power and money make cooperation between FBI, Secret Service and private security impossible. Walt's nightmare increases with an apparent murder and his dysfunctional private life coming apart. His nephew is arrested and his soon-to-be ex-wife is having an affair with his deputy.

Best-selling author Ridley Pearson deviates from writing children's books and his Lou Bolt series with a taut new thriller. The story unfolds within a weekend with different plot lines converging and characters lives intersecting with unexpected revelations. It comes together in a thrilling conclusion guaranteed to keep readers on the edge of their seats.