Written in French, this is the story of a civil servant's tortuous journey into hell: as his hand is forced by extortion and violence, he gradually assumes the mantle of a professional hitman. Geneva, Paris and the Americas provide the backdrop for this explosive cocktail. This action-packed suspense thriller is the story of a man compelled to lead a double life, if he is to survive in a world where nothing is as it seems. From the very beginning, the plot is steeped in an atmosphere of danger and suspense. The story involves: Character psychology providing motivation for the protagonist and secondary characters. Action and suspense: the dramatic sequence of events that lead the protagonist to abandon his former life. Observational narrative which draws on the real work of a civil servant. Local color in trips to exotic locations.