The Kazak Contract: Murder and Treachery in James Ballantyne's adventure in Kazakhstan

James Ballantyne travels to Kazakhstan on a minor diplomatic mission. He falls for the glamorous aide Ocksana Petrova sent to guide him through the process. Fate leads him to the rescue of a US special agent who is the target of assassination by the Kazak authorities. What should he do? Stick to his mission or be lead by compassion? Events force his hand and he recruits smugglers to get the agent away from Kazakhstan. The escape route is dangerous and it becomes clear they are monitored eve...