Summary

The prologue is from the perspective of a man named Arrington, who recounts the events of 9/11, an event that ended the life of his ex-wife. The internal monologue explains a man recounting the people who made fun of him and did not believe in him. He continues to talk about something that needs to be done in reference to a burning forest. He picks up the phone and makes a call.

Chapter 1 is from Rain's perspective, a man who is very deep in the killing business. Situated in Kamakura, Japan, Rain waited three years for his minka, a traditional Japanese farmhouse, to be built. It was a long time to wait for a house, but Rain did not mind. After all, he is retired. However, his fortress of solitude was interrupted by a call from Larison on a satellite phone. The call...