June McDowell, Terri Jewell, Ahmed Zawaibi and Kim Bessinger were innocent bystanders pulled into a whirlpool of conspiracy by terrorists plotting to destroy Denver International Airport. Khalid Kadrim, Ahmed's cousin, came to Denver on the pretext of a visit. He brought a group of terrorists with him and invaded Ahmed's home and life. June did not know her act of kindness to Terri would put her life and her family in danger. Terri perished but her friend Kim doggedly searches for her not realizing that she too would be drawn into the maelstrom. She is aided by Lt. Schonen but even the smart detective does not know the disappearance he is investigating is just a small part of a sinister plot.