A totalitarian regime tightens its grip on America, threatening to extinguish democracy and freedom. Homicide Detective Pat Gunn, aided by the CIA, must confront a powerful enemy imposing inequality, fear, and violence upon the populace. The narrative follows Gunn's efforts to combat this oppressive force within a society under strict governmental control, facing physical and logical constraints imposed by the totalitarian state.

The premise sets up a high-stakes political thriller where a detective battles a totalitarian regime. The involvement of the CIA suggests a blend of law enforcement and espionage elements. The narrative appears focused on combating oppression and restoring freedom, likely featuring intense action sequences and a race against time. The story's trajectory suggests a dramatic confrontation to resolve the societal crisis.