The well-known union boss Arch Mix has disappeared without a trace. When the investigations by the FBI and CIA seem to yield no results, former campaign advisor Harvey Longmire is brought in by a newly established organization dedicated to uncovering conspiracies. During his inquiries in Washington, shortly after the Watergate scandal, he becomes entangled in a cleverly woven web of political intrigue and conspiracies that threaten not only the unions but also the upcoming elections. But who is behind it all? A series of murders complicates Harvey's investigations...