A Shakespearean scholar and ex-Marine grapples with his own internal demons, drug dealers and corrupt politicians in an effort to rescue three kidnapped American girls. Thomas Humphrey (Tucker) Mayer holds an M.Ed. from the University of Colorado, and an M.A. from Middlebury College. He also claims to have a PHd. in the School of Hard Knock. Tucker taught English for many years and developed adaptive Outward Bound programs which were attended by over 4,000 students and teachers. After leaving the world of academia, Tucker worked on Wall Street for nine years as a corporate finance officer for Morgan Guaranty Bank and Trust Company. He has been a competitive golfer for many years. Each of these elements is an integral part of his writing.