A Defense Secretary shooting. The collapse of the Home Office Secretary. London&rsquo;s high-ranking civil servants are being targeted, and DCI Jack Austin is drawn out of retirement.<br /><br />When his wife is kidnapped, inept savant DCI Austin leads the rescue mission while trying to solve the recent mystery, and discover the motives of the master conspirator.<br /><br />Racing towards the chaotic conclusion, can he find solace in a welcome retirement, and uncover the supreme Machiavellian plot?