Arion Grey thought he'd left the world of violence behind. As the former leader of Team Mistral, an elite mercenary unit, he's traded dangerous missions for a quiet life, crafting furniture on a remote South Pacific Island. But when a young Chinese student is kidnapped by a ruthless gang, Arion is pulled back into the fray. What begins as a local rescue spirals into an international crisis, as the deadly Serpent Kings gang from Hong Kong involve themselves, forcing Arion to reunite Team Mistral. Soon, they're drawn into a sinister plot involving the assassination of Milania's Prime Minister, a rigged election, and a secret military base set to overthrow the island nation. With the odds stacked against them, Team Mistral must fight to stop a conspiracy that could shift the balance of power across the Pacific. With Arion's leadership, the skill of his team and the courage of unlikely allies the final battle at Moloko Harbour will decide the fate of an island on the brink of tyranny. In this high-octane thriller, loyalty, strategy, and heart collide in a fight for freedom. Will Arion Grey's team be enough to stop a war before it begins?