Jim Talbert lives on the seedy side of Chicago, working at Mr. Wallace's butcher shop. Jim sees Mr. Wallace as an honorable man who not only is his boss but also a friend. After the brutal murder of Mr. Wallace, Jim feels the need to avenge his death. He identifies the responsible gang and with surgical-like precision, plans the downfall of the people responsible. Old friends, as well as new, intertwined with each other, provide unsolicited support to his cause. The climax is explosive and leads to the beginning of "The Creation," Timothy's sequel to "The Birth."
