An ex-CIA operative, James Lockhart, lives in seclusion, seeking solace after a turbulent career. When European journalists start being murdered in a pattern that implicates the CIA, the agency finds itself on the brink of an international scandal. Reluctantly pulled back into the fold, Lockhart is tasked with uncovering the real perpetrators. Partnered with a determined and resourceful Europol agent, Nicole Janssen, they dive into a complex web of deceit and conspiracy, which takes them across several countries. As they piece together the clues, they realize the murders are part of a larger plan orchestrated by a shadowy organization bent on sowing chaos.

Facing numerous obstacles including corrupt officials, dangerous informants, and their own personal demons, Lockhart and Janssen must navigate a perilous landscape where trust is scarce. Their mission intensifies as they uncover a plot that threatens to destabilize Europe and plunge the world into crisis. With time running out, they race against the clock to prevent the impending catastrophe, leading to a dramatic showdown that will test their skills and resolve to the utmost.