Off the coast of Africa lie the beautiful Canary Islands, a resort destination of millionaires. But underneath this idyllic paradise is one of the most volatile fault lines in the world. There, an alliance between radical Islamic terrorists and a rogue element of the Chinese government is planning to unleash an act of unimaginable geological terrorism.

Two massive ships are on a path to destruction: one is carrying nuclear materials to Japan, the other is a cruise ship that's been infiltrated by terrorists. Charlie Dean and the team at Desk Three must stop these two ships in their paths before their fates collide.