A realistic action / mystery / thriller novel that investigates the commercial production of legal drugs which are then used to establish an illegal drug trade. It weaves together a web of murder and intrigue from Canada to Puerto Rico. It involves a Chinese syndicate which masterminds a clandestine process of producing and distributing highly addictive drugs while at the same time reducing the user's resistance to disease. The book mixes drama and suspense with believable, thought-provoking themes that leave the reader emotionally involved. Gerhard, obsessed with the world of suspense / mystery fiction, is an internationally recognized author having written and published books for organizations like the United Nations, and for various universities in the United States, Asia, A ustralia, and Europe. This will be his thirtieth book. He also has 150+ articles published in journals and magazines around the world. His publications have been endorsed by companies like Black and Decker, AT&T, and FedEx and by internationally recognized bestselling authors like Stephen R. Covey. He travels internationally and works as a business consultant.