With the world's major cities under constant attack by international terrorists, Russian Special Forces are quick to take advantage of the apparent weakness in overstretched, under strength Security Services. In responding to a desperate plea for help, those in high places reluctantly turn to their 'means of last resort'.Mike Bowman is a maverick, a rebel amongst the elite. But as he answers that call to arms, the covert assassins of Russian Intelligence are already on the move. And then there was the woman to think of. An asset, or a hindrance? In pursuit of a deadly operation, would Bowman be hunter, or hunted?