Computer software development is big business, and the giant of the softworld world is Global Industries, Inc.

Global's huge military softwre program is the prime target for thieves, saboteurs, and terrorists. In their hand, this software would spell untold riches, unlimited power, and the possible destruction of the United States.

Mike Welling's job as Technical Security Chief is to make sure that no unauthorized software leaves company property.

But . . . another company has secretly managed to steal every module of the military program; all they need is the assembler/ compiler to put it all together. But getting this final piece of the puzzle has proved difficult . . . until now.

Following an auto accident, Welling discovers that he is carrying an implant whose purposed is unknown. As his suspicions are confirmed, he is torn between a desire to foil the scheme himself, or to hand the task over to his superiors and the authorities. Unfortunately, his ego and proud company standing prevent him from choosing the latter.

To further complicate matters, he learns that the new woman in his life has a few secrets of her own.