When Naomi Shaffer is kidnapped whilst on business in South Africa, Dominic King, is called in to make sure that she makes it back home safely.

With Naomi still being held hostage, the stakes end up being raised and Dominic must up his game as he negotiates with Willard. Naomi ends up being released but back in England, Dominic's instinct to keep an eye on her is proved correct after the kidnappers strike once again.

Dominic discovers that Naomi's daughter has been kidnapped and he ends up allowing the police to become involved. He finds out that Willard is after something more lucrative than money and he ends going it alone to bring the child home safely.