The ominous continuation of the On Higher Ground series.It's 1975. Mikey and Cari have just signed an exclusive withExcelcior Motors. Thanks to their third partner, the Colombiancartel, they are entering an era of wealth, power, influence, drugs,and unlimited sex. This power couple has arrived, and they plan onspreading the wealth.Andy's love for Maddi cannot erase the horror of Madremonte ashe pulls away even further. He begins a flirtation with a female co-worker.Sandy is beautiful, headstrong, a force to be reckoned with. When Andybecomes a willing playmate, she wants more.And Sandy always gets what she wants.Norman's liaison with NBS now covers the great state of Texas,and NewOrleans is within his sights. A chance meeting withMadeline Mahany during the signing of contracts reunites the twoand the sparks of attraction that began at UT begin to glow bright.Rod, Maddi's stalker, is profitably employed as chief pilot for aprivate aviation facility outside of Key West- a front for the cartel.With Maddi never far from his thoughts, he has found the perfectplace for their love nest: an abandoned hotel in Bahia Honda. Ahotel he now owns to do as he pleases.The shadows grow long. Darkness is coming.