Lifespans longer than ever imagined…unless you’re murdered first. The Consortium, a sophisticated crime ring, has intimidated top international biogenetic scientists into moving to a compound in Rome to research and develop cutting-edge longevity therapies—treatments available only to the uber-wealthy. To tie off loose ends, the Consortium tries to silence former contractor Rala Vaziri. Escaping the first assassination attempt, Vaziri enlists the help of NSA agents Alton and Mallory Blackwell in an effort to break up the operation before they can strike again. The unlikely allies work together in an effort to bring down the criminal enterprise, return the scientists to their homes, and protect Vaziri from further attempts on her life. Along the way, they discover that discerning friend from foe is sometimes the greatest challenge of all…