In Harris's thriller, biological warfare, political intrigue, and international terrorism surround a resourceful young woman's struggle to climb the professional ranks as a journalist and fix a fractured marriage while staying ahead of the various secret service organizations that want her dead. Reporter Chloe Moreau is attacked shortly after investigating the mysterious deaths of several scientists. But against a backdrop of murder and multinational terrorists, can Chloe stay alive long enough to expose a horrific conspiracy? Harris has written a solid and suspenseful thriller, full of labyrinthine plot twists and solid characterization. And despite occasional problems with narrative flow, fans of the genre will enjoy this straightforward tale of espionage and intrigue.