Shadowy elements within the US State Department secretly cause tensions to flare between Iran and the former Soviet republic of Azerbaijan. They hope to start a shooting war to increase their own power and profit.
At the same time, the conspirators decide to up the ante - by deposing the president of they United States. In a treacherous scheme, they convince the president that he is mentally unstable, and a silent coup d'etat is within their reach.
Now, Paul Hood and the members of Op-Centre must race against the clock to prevent the outbreak of war, save the honour of the president - and expose the traitors . . .