Things have been silent in the weeks after Bear Logan's meeting with Jack Noble. Until he receives a cryptic message that leads him to Chicago for a meeting. But Noble isn't there. Neither is anyone else.

Bear soon finds himself teamed up with a green reporter who claims she has inside information on a brewing conspiracy with long-reaching ramifications. Bear has his doubts, but as the cards are laid on the table, he realizes he can't back down.

It's a race against the clock as Bear calls in a couple of old friends, and enemies, to prevent a global war.