Douglas Dire’s control over his body slips as Zababa’s supernatural power forces him to move against his will. Struggling against an overwhelming pull, Dire recalls a traumatic helicopter crash and the mysterious artifact they recovered, an artifact connected to Zababa’s twisted network. Captain Savage, gravely injured, urges Dire to deliver the artifact to a secret contact at the DIA, but time is running out. As Dire battles to maintain his autonomy, Zababa continues his pursuit, bringing a chilling sense of inevitability that threatens Dire’s life. Will Dire be able to thwart the Shadow Man’s plans before it’s too late?