While visiting an old friend (Dina Merrill) who runs a Monte Carlo hotel, Jessica investigates the murder of a ruthless businessman with numerous enemies.
While Jessica is in Atlanta to address mystery writers, a lethal virus is stolen from the Biological Research Institute.
The Resistance, led by Donovan, Julie, and Ham, stage a daring sabotage at a convention of Visitor commanders in a seaside estate where Diana intends to show off the ultimate human food processor.
Catherine and Father help Vincent recover his strength and memory, but his extrasensory bond to Catherine is severed.