Joe Hunter, ex-military and ex-CIA, now lives in Florida and operates as a "problem-solver" for hire. While working a job for his friend, Rink, Hunter is approached by a man who wants him to rescue his daughter, Marianne, from her abusive boyfriend, millionaire Bradley Jorgenson. Hunter's protective nature takes control and he is determined to bring Marianne safely home. The problem is, Marianne is in love with Jorgenson, and Hunter sees no signs of the abuse suggested by her father.

The stakes are raised on Hunter's efforts to protect Marianne when a psychotic contract killer, Dantalion, shows up at Jorgenson's exclusive island residence to dispose of Jorgenson, Marianne, and anyone who gets in his way. Dantalion has never failed to complete a job and knows no one can stop him, especially not Joe Hunter.

Joe Hunter, first introduced in Dead Men's Dust, is a man who can fight his own battles and those of everyone around him... and win. I have no doubt the non-stop action will keep you reading and make your heart pound. I really enjoyed how Hilton told the story from the points of view of both Hunter and his nemesis, Dantalion. I think providing both perspectives increased the tension by giving the reader information unavailable to the other characters.