A sociopathic mastermind, whose clandestine business empire is as powerful as many nations, is moving towards an attack that will change world history. He controls companies, countries and, most deadly of all, very powerful people. Ranged against him is an unlikely coalition of forces – the most powerful of them may be the men with innocent blood on their hands. This tale of revenge and redemption starts with a murder in Vietnam and continues with a trail of destruction, violence and death around the world. In a roller coaster ride of tension, award winning writer, Steven M Homer, introduces us to a powerful personification of evil … and the men who decide to go up against him. * * * * This book is the first in a trilogy of novels that I hope will appeal to readers of Robert Ludlum, John Grisham, Brad Meltzer, Vince Flynn,Tom Clancy et al. I have already written over 100,000 words (over 300 pages) of the first novel and second novels. I am publishing in parts to help me lock down the plot There may be back edits (plot changes to early parts of the book). If you want to help me by reading these early stages that will be great. I promise to reward your loyalty by letting you know of any changes that occur. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN ADULT THRILLER. Some scenes will be uncomfortable to read. PLEASE ONLY SUPPORTIVE COMMENTS AT THE MOMENT – I look forward to useful criticism later :-) Please check out the website www.StandingAgaianstTheStorm.com (in a couple of days) for more details of how this process will evolve and to find out the PROVISIONAL titles of the upcoming book.