The Rising is part two of the Steel series. Here we introduce a former black-ops sniper named Mac. He is hard core and one of the best at what he does. His work is secretive, elusive, and necessary. But he wanted out. Having escaped death many times, he now with his wife Dorothy who also is a former acquaintance of the Black-ops lifestyle.But here we find danger and intrigue as he battles to survive the forces bent on destroying him. Alongside Mac is a twin brother, a radical patriot preacher, a jewish prophet, and an assortment of other people drawn from the pages of the mystery to which Mac was part of. The setting in current day America and the enemies are those who are in plain sight. Events move forward and it looks like the whole nation is coming undone. The suspense, excitement, and the prophecies carry you to the climax. In the end, we find a beginning.