Spence discovers that the death of his parents involves a complicated conspiracy that threatens the existence of his friends and family. He has no choice but to stay and fight, while he tries to discover the true nature of the danger he faces. He quickly finds himself in a battle against overwhelming odds and against an unseen enemy that he has badly underestimated. He is torn between the loyalty he owes to his friends and the temptation of revenge against his enemies. This is the third book in this series.