What do three sons-one murdered by Iraqi terrorists, one who lost his mother in a fire, and one involved with an underworld sex ring-have to do with Jan Phillips?

Two bring fear and death, forcing a reluctant Jan to wield the awesome power of his office as the North American head of Mundus, a sub-rosa organization with roots in the ancient order of the Knights Templar. The other threatens Jan's very life, as well as the world he shares with Michael Lin, his partner of twelve years.

The love of fathers for their sons is the only constant in this story of shattered lives, despoiled love, and new beginnings.