An attempt to assassinate Detective Bobby Olivares has been made. Ahmed Mahammad Al Uwari, a known terrorist, is the culprit. Bobby reaches out to his father, John Olivares. He is a retired cop and Vietnam veteran. With the help of his father and other retired cops, Bobby hatches a plan to kill Uwari. They carry out their plan, killing their target and his associates on a fishing boat. They make sure that nothing traces back to them, ensuring that the bodies and the boat disappear. Later on, John finds out that a paid confidential informant of the CIA was also on the fishing boat. Because of that, the authorities and the CIA are on high alert about the disappearance of the informant and Uwari. They will stop at nothing to find out what happened to them.

In this book, Silva explores the idea of brotherhood and the significance of standing up for one's beliefs. The characters unite to combat terrorism, even if it means breaking the law. The author highlights a significant contrast between legal and illegal means. It appears that the legal path is ineffective, and the only way to solve the problem is to eliminate the terrorists by breaking the law. The author gives each character a unique voice, which makes them easily distinguishable through their dialogue. For example, John Olivares is portrayed as a protective father who is willing to do whatever it takes to keep his family safe. In addition, Silva firmly establishes a parallel between John and Bobby, the father and son duo. Their unwavering motivation and determination are indistinguishable, and nothing can obstruct their path toward achieving their goals. Readers will be captivated by the numerous plot twists and turns in the story.

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