A murder mystery novel about Adam Zander the private detective. He investigates a string of murders that have perplexed the less than perfect Vanmalla Police Force in this tropical Central American third world country in the mid 80s. He has to weave his way past and through corruption, obstruction and overcome the influence of certain expatriates. Adam earns the respect of the local Prime Minister and is assisted and protected by a warrant officer of the British Army's Special Investigation Branch.