Ludovico Vicedomini is a precious stone merchant who trades between Europe and the Middle East. While on the surface Ludovico is a charming and charismatic man, underneath lies a dark secret: Ludovico is a Christian converted to Islam for whom terrorism is a religious duty of the highest order. With his business partner and operator, Shahid, Ludovico is plotting a terrorist attack on an epic scale that will bring the West to its knees. The plan is set in motion when Alceo and his beautiful wife, Leda meet Ludovico while on vacation in Turkey. In an elaborate game of cat and mouse, Leda must choose between her husband and the mysterious stranger she's fallen for. The events are set in motion and the clock is ticking towards an action-packed climax that will bring two worlds crashing together.