Professional hitman, Almas Branson, is on top of his game. He's one of the most sought after executioners in the business. But after his latest contract killing of Seymour Morgenstern, a senior partner at a financial company that caters to the Mafia, the FBI jumps on Almas's trail and he's forced to lay low. Almas's handler, Ellison Eaton, won't give him any more contracts. But Ellison will give him another job-a hand-picked position as CEO of one of the hottest record labels in St. Louis.

The music industry has pulled Almas into uncharted territory, turning the tables on him and placing him on the other end of the gun. The business partners of the former owner of Wolfgang Records-as well as the CIA-are closing in, training their badges and their guns on Almas. He has to take all the necessary precautions to ensure his survival. And that means more murder. But in his hunt to kill off his enemies, he leaves his loved ones open for kidnap, including newfound love Claire Collins. The one person Almas overlooked this whole time has taken her ... and now it just may be too late to...