- The world’s most powerful people have gathered in St Patrick’s Cathedral, New York, to mourn the unexpected death of a former first lady. Then suddenly they find themselves trapped within one man’s brilliant and ruthless scheme.Detective Michael Bennett – father of ten – is pulled in to the fray. But as the danger escalates, Michael is hit with devastating news – his beloved wife has lost her battle against cancer. Grief-stricken, he has no choice but to carry on and try to save the 34 hostages – and raise his ten children.With the entire world watching and the tension boiling to a searing heat, Bennett must face the most ruthless man he has ever dealt with – or face for the greatest debacle in history.