By ramming an enemy U-boat during the war, Nick Morrell is launched into the frightening world of boardroom intrique, where only the toughtest survive. His rise to the top involves him in the most dangerous fight of his life--a fight in which he is assailed with every dirty trick his fellow directors can use against him, not least the final coup de grace-a form of blackmail which will force his resignation, unless he can find a counter.