When Knoxville mayoral candidate Ray Stroud is found dead, TBI agents Tad Ranger and Cory Stark uncover more than a campaign scandal—they expose a deadly conspiracy. At its center is Jax Schnell, a ruthless defense contractor with global ambitions and no regard for human life. As Tad and Cory dig deeper, they face powerful enemies willing to do whatever it takes to protect their secrets. With the election looming and the city on edge, the agents must race against time to bring the truth to light.