Frank Sauder has his back to the wall. His best laid plans have gone awry, and there is simply no money to pay the bills. His church brotherhood is willing to help under one condition. But Frank cannot accept it— that would just be too humbling. Then the government offers help, no strings attached. Or are there strings? Meanwhile, in the nation’s capital Bruce Rayburn, minister of national defense, faces a crisis. The army needs men. Where can he find them?