The calm after the storm of the 9-11 terrorist attacks on the US moves
from curious observation to full obsession as former FBI agent William
Besson plots a nuclear attack on New York City. Convinced that an attack
of such proportion will unite America against a common enemy and foster
a sense of mutual aid and support among its citizens, Besson sets about
bringing his plan to fruition.The successful theft of a nuclear bomb
sets the plan in action and triggers an FBI manhunt and investigation.
Andrea Jansen, lead agent for the FBI investigation, seeks counsel from
a former agent and romantic interest, Besson himself.As the clock ticks
toward the destruction of New York City, Besson has a change of heart
but finds things are no longer in his control - the plan has taken on a
deep and sinister life of its own.