Retired CIA hitman Allen 'The Shadow' Reynolds thought his killing days were over. But someone from his past hasn't forgotten him! An attack on his family makes Shadow return to the game, this time on a personal vendetta. No one attacks his family and lives to tell the tale! Chasing down an assassin with skills almost as good as his, Reynolds uncovers a plot to overthrow the Government of the USA, causing all hell to break loose!

Racing against an impossible deadline, the very nature of the world as we know it hangs in the balance as Shadow joins forces with FBI agent Steve Harris. Together they follow the trail of corruption to the highest level of government, uncovering a plan so sinister, it's almost unbelievable!