John Michaels is angry. Years of hard work destroyed in an hour. A shadowy group known as The Directorate, and heavily invested in world domination was behind the plot. He meets Janet Conway, fired from her job because she crosses a powerful government official.

They realize their problems are related. They flee the country.

Michaels and Janet make another friend in London, a retired Anglican bishop, George Lancshire who has become disillusioned with his church and faith.

The three are pursued to Paris where they seek ancient manuscripts held by a second group known as The Société that can expose the plot. Falsely accused of murder, Michaels is pursued across Southern France by the authorities and The Directorate. He must locate the evidence that will prove his story, vindicate him and Janet, and stop Jericho