Flurazinea]Canadaas newest drug to treat the mentally ill. For some, it is the perfect cure; for others, it is the perfect weapon. To procure his resignation following a leave of absence, Agent Michael Parallel of the Canadian Secret Service is put on the case when the Flurazine, along with pertinent documents, is stolen from the pharmaceutical lab that developed it, and is believed to be under close guard in PalladiaaOntarioas third largest city and Michaelas childhood residence. Although his methods are unorthodox, Michael Parallel knows action must prevail when diplomacy fails. Emma Margareten, a trusted colleague, with whom Michael had a romantic tryst before leaving for his extended sabbatical, assists him on his last assignment. Agent Parallel matches wits with the deranged individual responsible for the theft, while dealing with an officer of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, a ruthless motorcycle gang, disturbing nightmares, and also a fellow agent whoas playing both sides down the middle.