Ramsey Shields is about to find out how much grit he has underneath his computer executive exterior.
Edge Software is on the verge of a breakthrough with their latest product. As "Shrink" enters early testing, the genius behind the complex product architecture mysteriously commits suicide in the company lab. Ramsey Shields is badly shaken by the loss of his colleague and friend, not to mention the significant loss to the company. As Ramsey searches for answers, his innocent quest uncovers evidence that points to something more than just suicide. He enlists his wife, Jill, as he probes deeper and more dangerously along twists and turns that involve people from the past and implications for the future. His quest pits him against his boss, his colleagues, and the case detective. Distinguishing friends from enemies becomes increasingly dangerous, and Ramsey must save himself and Jill from a deadly plot.