Dr. Andrew McDearmid spent twenty-five years in Asia as a missionary educator. As a lifelong sportsman he was called upon to stalk man-eating tigers and killer elephants in the jungles of India. There are plenty of hunting tips tucked away and a sportsman will find that Indian prices are moderate for those who know how.
China had to cede to British India certain areas of Tibet. Now a resurgent China claims these areas as does India. Into this mix Phil Williams undertakes a mission for the CIA and lands in the midst of intrigue and trouble. He discovers an ancient treasure trove but has to contend with Punjabi rebels and renegade Chinese troops.
The Sikhs won the freedom from Muslim rule and in three wars fought the British to a standstill before becoming their alley. When India and Pakistan were given their freedom the Sikhs lost half of their state. When India further subdivided their domain the Sikhs demanded a return of land and home rule. Phillip Williams a young C.I.A. agent finds himself almost at the center of the resulting struggle.