Rear Admiral Jake Grafton, hero of six New York Times bestsellers, returns as the United States and Cuba engage in a terrifying game of brinkmanship, a high-risk gamble that could break the last military taboo and destroy both countries. As Fidel Castro lies dying, America's president secretly moves forbidden weapons to the U. S. base in Cuba's Guantanamo Bay. But when his convert actions are discovered, the situation quickly escalates into a tropical powder keg—and Admiral Grafton becomes the player in a tense and action—filled power struggle that could explode at any second.