Areli Benesch, a former Mossad agent turned deadly assassin, languishes in a secret MI6 prison inside the grounds of a Cold War chemical weapons facility. Executing a plan that took her weeks to prepare, she manages a daring escape and takes a young scientist with her-as well as two very nasty chemicals.British agents Adam Macdonald and Samantha O'Conner are dispatched by the MI6 director to hunt down the elusive Benesch while the American president deploys his own task force to recover the deadly chemicals. The chase is further complicated when an al-Qaeda warlord seizes the opportunity to cleverly pit the two powerful military forces against each other.Adam and Sam are in a desperate race against time as they must overcome attacks from every side to save the hostage and retrieve the chemicals before a devastating attack is unleashed upon the world-all while struggling to find a life away from the dark forces of the secret service.The riveting sequel to Friends or Foes, this gripping thriller is filled with nonstop action and stunning twists and turns.
