John Trader received his law degree after years in the military. His first job after law school is a Prosecutor, and he is assigned to Misdemeanor Trials. The courtroom becomes the new and different crucible of conflict for John as he tries to be the good guy, and not kill another living thing. John proves to be a successful prosecutor, but his plans are changed as one misdemeanor case uncovers a plan to destroy American assets and kill innocent citizens across the country. As it works out, only John Trader can identify the pivotal character in the conspiracy and his government calls him back into military service to search for the terrorist, and uncover the plot. The new Federal administration is intent on protecting the people from another terrorist attack, and will go to any lengths to avoid an attack. John is unwilling to help. He only wants to prosecute criminals and conduct trials. But the government threatens him, so he launches a search for Darby Rhodes, traveling to the Middle East to find and identify him. Along the way he meets Sarah, and Farah, and Vanessa, and Susan and the girl whose name he never knew.