The book is centred on the life of Peter Marlow, a wealthy Influential and feared gangster whose life was transformed through the grace of God. Marlow skilled his craft as he gained wealth and territory which is taken from him through deception. He was left to rot in jail until God was ready to use him. Marlow saw the miseries affecting families during a devastating drought and was able to prevent several suicides through miracles. He is continually a thorn in Lucifer's side preventing him establishing his kingdom on earth and refuses to kneel before him in defiance.