In this sequel to Dragons More Decent Than Men the CIA team are in action from the outset. Deployed in undercover service against criminals considered to be beyond the reach of civil law enforcement, the non-formally trained team put their creativity to work in eliminating their assigned targets. Their weapons range from surplus Cold War-era to modern American small arms. But against the backdrop of intrigue and bold, bloody assassination, the team members still manage to pursue their love interests, making for a story replete with sexual politics.