A young Mexican-American and his wife and children are murdered, execution style, on a freeway in Florida. Trey Fitzjames, their lawyer, prompted by his commitment to his clients and his affection for them, travels to Europe in an effort to identify the killer and the underlying motivation for the crime. In the undertaking, Fitzjames must also fulfill a second, equally important task that has national security implications.

J. Atwood Taylor was educated in the public schools of Florida. He earned an undergraduate degree at Furman University and a law degree at the University of Florida. He has practiced law since 1986 and began his practice in Miami. He currently resides in Vero Beach. He is married, and he and his wife have three adult daughters. His two female Cavalier King Charles spaniels, however, commandmost of his attention. He is the author of two other novels.