Paul Madriani, defense attorney and his partner, Harry, do not want to take the Alex Ives case. However, Alex is a friend of Paul's daughter, Susan, and when she asks for her father's help, he can not refuse.

Alex is accused of vehicular manslaughter, which claimed the life of Olinda Serna, a very powerful D.C. attorney, Alex was saved by a passing driver, dragging his body from the wreckage, and getting Alex to the hospital. Alex wakes up the next morning and remembers nothing about the incident. Upon questioning, Alex describes meeting a very attractive young lady outside his office building and being invited to a party that night. He describes her as beautiful, Asian, with a tattoo of a dragon's tail on her leg and he thought her name was Ben. She did not attend the party.

Soon after the investigation begins, Madriani is sure the accident was staged. Results from the police report confirm Alex barely had one drink. Madriani believes Alex was drugged with a "roofie" rendering him unconscious and unable to remember anything. Further facts point toward a political and financial conspiracy with overtones of assassins and electronic manipulation. One assassin, Ana, a Basque who uses a bow and arrow as her weapon of choice. Ana is renowned and very successful in her field.

Olinda Serna knew all the dirty secrets, not unlike the powerful Director of the FBI. For over 40 years, J. Edgar Hoover. kept secret files on many people, and kept his job with threats of bringing those secrets out. Madriani uncovers her powerful friends and financial connections here and overseas.. Serna knew many secrets, and she was ready and willing to use them. Who wanted her dead?

Best Selling author, Steve Martini, takes us on an exhilarating ride across the globe to chase the slayer and save the life of an innocent young man. I'm a dedicated Martini fan and suggest you don't miss this exciting read.