When a small Massachusetts town is the target of a biological weapon the United States government assumes it is the work of Islamic terrorists. However the threat is closer to home. The sinister leader of a reactionary religious cult is determined to remake society according to the values of a bygone age. A disillusioned cop, his rookie assistant and a disabled former CIA agent struggle to uncover the truth before its too late.
Martin Limon retired from U.S. military service after 20 years in the Army, including a total of ten years in Korea. He and his wife live in Seattle. He is the author of Jade Lady Burning, which was a New York Times Notable Book, Slicky Boys and Buddha's Money.