Eight years after escaping the Congo, where he assassinated the minister of mining, Jim Terrier is back, grappling with PTSD and trying to make amends for his violent past by digging wells. His quest for redemption takes a dangerous turn when an assassination attempt forces him to flee to London. Determined to uncover who wants him dead and their motives, Terrier’s investigation leads him to a reunion with Annie, a former love. Now married to a shady businessman involved in African ventures, Annie becomes a pivotal figure in Terrier’s search for answers, complicating his mission as old feelings resurface amid new threats.