Second book within the Mercy Trilogy. U.S. President Langford is facing opposition during a re-election. She must make a difficult decision in order to do what's best for her country. The U.S. border is compromised when a drug lord's activities threaten our Nation's security.

Meanwhile, FBI Agent Ann Vern and Secret Service Agent Steve Flex team up once again to search for links in a series of Appalachian Trail murders. False rumors spread when an attention seeker posts erroneous blogs on a popular hiking website.

The President's daughters are warned about possible danger prior to embarkation on a hiking adventure.

The EPA receives complaints and discovers numerous violations against a fracking corporation. An ex-UFC fighter isn't happy about that because he's been trying to bring his grandfather's business back to life.

Residents protest at a public hearing when they learn that the proposed pipeline will cross the Appalachian Trail. Big bucks have been invested in this project.

A security breach leads to a terrorist plot against America. See who will be begging for mercy when it all unravels.