There is terror in paradise - and Chris Rainey must run for his life!

The island Republic of San Felipe somewhere in Southeast Asia is described in travel ads and posters as 'The Last Paradise on Earth' and Chris Rainey falls for it.

But when he goes there with his friend Joseph Devereaux, he discovers that it is a veritable hell.

The people live in terror under the rule of a dictator who maintains power with the help of the American Government.

Caught in the intrigues and machinations of politicians, revolutionaries and the CIA, Joseph Devereaux is murdered.

Chris Rainey sets out to find his killers with the aim of bringing them to justice. In the process he learns justice is a word without meaning in San Felipe.

The search also leads him to uncover a CIA plot designed to frighten the dictator into allowing a U.S. military base on the island.

Chris's knowledge of the plot compels CIA agents to seek his 'termination with prejudice' - and he runs for his life. Only the sacrificial love of a woman enables him to escape a horrible death.