Former detective Lars Severin is on a quest to uncover the truth behind a U.S. government investigator’s mysterious disappearance in China. As he delves into a labyrinth of conspiracy and danger, he must navigate from the streets of Seattle to the corridors of power in Washington, D.C., and even to the ancient heart of rural China. With each step, Severin grows closer to the truth and closer to the enemy who wants him dead. A thrilling adventure of espionage and intrigue.