The war between Iran and Iraq is in its fourth year, and the city of Baghdad is under missile attack from Iran.

It is a place where a fleeing former terrorist might find solace from a world; but he soon finds out his escape from his pursuers was sponsored by others and he soon finds out that nothing comes without 'pay back!'

He acquires work with the Iraqi Oil Institute, and finds his duties include monitoring some illicit structures that when completed will change the balance of the war in the most appalling circumstances.

For a while he remains undetected and enjoys life to the full, but he is destined to meet someone that will set him on a bridge that he cannot ever cross, although temptation may be greater than the will power he has to offer!