Wheeler has killed. A dozen times he's killed. He didn't get to choose his victims. He didn't know how they were picked. As his former masters go on trial for conspiracy to murder, Wheeler is watching. All he needs to do is protect his new identity and stay out of the crosshairs of Det.-Sgt. Roger Hickey, who is determined to find the one who got away.

But even the best-laid plans can go awry.