Allen Ridley walks around Valdosta masquerading as a human being though he's the vilest man who ever lived. From the moment his sister was born, Allen has been filled with a hate too volatile to be borne by lesser men. Dark secrets that blackened his past move into the present, creating fresh rage that fouls any space Allen touches. His father's death leaves Allen in charge of the family's multimillion-dollar business. His first act--fire all the employees worth having, including Jimmy Miller, his father's protégé and 30-year employee.
Jimmy, filled with white hot murderous anger--discovers he's not the only one who wants Allen to pay for the sins of his past and present...and, hopefully, saves everyone else in the future! Enter the mysterious Mr. Seiffert, $30,000 and a pact for revenge. Jimmy, more than anyone, knows nothing is as it seems. But how can Jimmy ever imagine Allen's sins are going to take them all farther they are willing to go and cost more than they ever wanted to pay?