James Barbour Matlock is a Vietnam veteran and college professor - but now the US government have an assignment for him. They want him to investigate what seems to be a large-scale dope and prostitution business; and theyll go to any lengths to find the answers they need. cares for most are under threat. Would he have accepted the job if hed known just what it would mean? the perfect man for the job - for a reason that is deadly, violent and extremely disturbing.