Michael Sullivan, a 24-year-old diplomat, starts a new job at the UN's Oil for Food program, despite a rocky interview. Coming from a family of diplomats, he hopes to make a difference in the world. He's assigned to assist Undersecretary Costa Pasaris and soon proves himself as a trusted aide, but begins to uncover signs of corruption.

Backstabbing for Beginners
A UN program coordinator uncovers a clandestine plot to manipulate Iraq's lucrative oil reserves, setting off a thrilling chain of events.