The best attack is one that no one knows has taken place.

A woman is held hostage. One of the deadliest poisons in the world has been produced by terrorists. The national election is just around the corner, and the nation is under threat.

Martin Tong is one of the police force’s most experienced counter-terrorism investigators but is broken by the horrors he has witnessed. He has left behind his life in the PST’s counter-terrorism unit.

Jens Meidell, a single father and the son of a former Labor Party leader, has his own secret to guard. Nevertheless, he says yes when the party’s new rising star, Christina Nielsen, wants him on her team. However, he is not prepared when the battle for positions becomes ruthless and dirty.

Soon, Martin’s and Jens’ paths cross. Democracy is under pressure from both the outside and the inside. What price are they willing to pay to save it?