This is the second in a trilogy using the John Davis character. In this action / adventure novel, Davis is functioning as a rookie doctor to a bunch of Amigos de las Americas in Guatemala. He is part of a group including Cheryl Dietrich, Missy Lundstrum, Scott Ridder, and Bill Lundstrum. Davis has trouble with the control freak Bill Lundstrum at first, but eventually wins all the group over to his way of thinking. Davis has formed alliances with the locals including the mayor's daughter and nephew. In a high pitched action/adventure drama, Davis wins over the local population of Mayan Indians, and becomes the de facto leader of the group wins over the day.