In this second book, the protagonist, Hound, returns from Vietnam and continues to search for ways out of his obligation to the dark side, but a peaceful existence remains elusive. It seems he is fated to protect himself and those he cares for through violence and death. He does find friendship and unexpected allies in an infamous biker club, but he is forced into unwanted, lethal conflict with the Irish mob. All of this is further complicated by a relationship with Rita Sanchez, boss of a Colombian drug cartel, and the action becomes fast, bloody, dangerous and deadly.