In the forests of the world, the mighty tiger is rapidly disappearing, a victim of human greed and indifference. A symbol of virility and power, the tiger is being systematically exterminated for its bones, which are a principal ingredient in traditional homeopathic medicines - and worth hundreds of dollars per pound on the Asian black market.Western diplomatic efforts and economic sanctions have failed laughably, leaving CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) desperately fighting a losing battle.When the law falls short of justice, James Burlane, of Mixed Enterprises, is the man to call. The former CIA agent specializes in delicate international cases. CITES wants him to break up a ruthless smuggling ring, which is trying to corner the market on tiger bones by killing all the tigers in a horrifying manner.A vicious serial killer who is fascinated by tigers complicates Burlane's hunt, as beautiful young women, their naked bodies painted like the big cats, begin turning up dead in cities from Germany to the Philippines.
