Kane Rhodes and Brian Jones are two MI6 agents on the trail of arms supplies, including nuclear missiles. Their main objective is to determine and if possible, eradicate, the source of a sophisticated missile guidance system which would bring Western countries, including the U.S., within range of North Korea's enhanced missile program.Their investigations start off in China but circumstances force them over the border into North Korea where several close call incidents highlight the fact that they were more than just coincidence.How long can they elude their pursuers? How close are North Korea to achieving their aims and would they carry out their threat? But more importantly, will they have time to discover the source or sources of the updated missile guidance boards before their luck runs out?