An ambassador's daughter and a Mexican dignitary's wife are missing. Sean Kendal, working with Senator Rick Johnson on a trade mission in Mazatlan, Mexico is the lead suspect. Fleeing to clear his name and stage a daring rescue mission, Sean must evade Mexican Federales, a rogue mercenary, and a drug cartel while sneaking across the border.

In the wake of Sean's purported exploits, border tensions ignite into armed conflict. Can Sean find the real kidnappers in time to save the hostages while ending the mini-war between the two nations?