After a terrible accident on Everest, in which he lost his arm and nearly his life, former champion jockey Eddie Malloy is trying to rebuild his shattered existence, intent on putting to rest the notoriety which has plagued him since his sudden retreat from the racing world But his new corporate role is every bit as controversial as his past Employed by powerful conglomerate Makalu to mastermind their takeover of British racing, Eddie starts to attract enemies — and death threats — in important racing circles