The book involves: Drug war, romance, military action, police, murder, intrigue, corruption, homeland security, terror, torture, combat, terrorism, drama, adventure, compassion, Army Special Forces, and constitutional issues. American murders are growing in the escalating drug war along the border with Mexico. The most ruthless cartel begins a campaign of terror against U.S. Border Agents and the National Guard is called in to help stop it. Government corruption exists on both sides of the border. The terror campaign grows as American hostages are taken by the cartel for torture and killing with video published on the internet. Americans are finally outraged and unsanctioned action is necessary for a rescue attempt by Army Rangers acting against orders.