Evan Lake, a veteran CIA agent, is forced into retirement after being diagnosed with a debilitating illness. Despite this setback, he is determined to track down Muhammad Banir, a terrorist who tortured him years earlier and who was long believed to be dead. Evan refuses to accept that Banir is gone and, against the wishes of his superiors, embarks on a relentless mission to find him. His loyalty and persistence lead him to enlist the help of his protégé, Milton Schultz. Together, they follow a tenuous trail of clues spanning several continents.

As Evan's condition worsens, his quest becomes increasingly a race against time. His investigation reveals startling information about Banir and his current activities. Their journey through various countries unearths hidden operations and encounters with dangerous adversaries. Despite mounting obstacles, Evan's determination never wavers as he battles both his illness and the seemingly insurmountable forces that seek to protect Banir. The narrative intensifies as the stakes grow higher, pushing Evan to the very edge of his physical and mental limits in pursuit of justice.