Amanda has been shot. There is a deep state inside the U.S. government trying to create chaos and a distrust of U.S. governmental institutions. Who is behind it all? Sixteen intelligence agencies are stumped and/or infiltrated by deep state operatives. Ryan has employed the Bandidos Motorcycle Club for security to protect Amanda while she convalesces. A group of civilian hackers has set Ryan up a secure website so that he may search for these individuals. But Ryan's first priority is to help his friend Joani from being bullied at school. Ryan, Cate, Gunny, Amanda, Scout, along with others weave in and out of the dark web looking for answers. Who finds the thread that will unravel the mystery?