A Texas oil tycoon's daughter is being held hostage in a villa outside Rio de Janeiro. Both the U.S. and Brazilian governments are unable and unwilling to do anything to help.An Austin City detective named Williams might have an unorthodox solution. Through his investigation of an unrelated crime in the exclusive West Austin Tarrytown neighborhood, he has come to know and respect a young scofflaw named Steven Paul. He believes this young man and his motley crew might be the answer to the prayers of his fellow church-going friend, the girl's father, and decides to make the introduction.Only 4,000 miles from home, an active strongman and endless peril separate Steven Paul and his crew from rescuing the heiress. It's a battle of wits where only the strongest will survive.