In Istanbul, crime journalist Garry Morello is executed in cold blood. Moments before his death, he meets with old friend Paul Tallis, hinting that he has uncovered a link between international terrorism and organised crime back home. On the run from the Turkish authorities, Tallis makes his way back to London and passes the Intel to his MIS handler. Sent undercover in Birmingham to investigate the threat, Tallis's mission is to infiltrate the inner circle of crime boss Johnny Kennedy. Once inside, Tallis must determine ifthe charismatic gangster is involved in planning the biggest terrorist attack on Britain -or ifhis MIS paymasters are the ones he should be watching.