The thrilling sequel to the bestselling THOSE IN PERIL. When Hector Cross's new life is overturned, he immediately recognizes the ruthless hand of an enemy he has faced many times before: a terrorist group has re-emerged -- like a deadly scorpion from beneath its rock. Determined to fight back, Hector draws together a team of his most loyal friends from his former life in Cross Bow Security. They travel to the remotest Middle East, to hunt down those who pursue him and his loved ones. For Hector has a child, a precious daughter, who he will go to the ends of the earth to protect.