In this sequel to "The Butterfly & The Bull," Donnie McClennan and his band of unlikely heroes have returned to their Scottish island haven hoping to weather the storm of chaos and anarchy that still threatens to engulf the Western World. Donnie is taking a break from using his extraordinary quantum powers to journey in cyberspace, after helping to restore the legitimate US government and rescue his wife, Ellie. But an old acquaintance from Whitehall comes visiting, seeking help. Refusal is not an option - three good and trusted friends have disappeared on a mission to Scotland's capital city. Who is holding them? The Russian Mob? A Chinese Tong? Local Mafioso? And why?