The Desire for Control

There's little doubt that the desire for control is an important theme in this book. David Hudson is a prime example of that though Hudson's own desire is likely an extension of his military training. Hudson is attracted to the hooker, Billie Bogan, but refuses to allow himself the act of climax during sex. He wants to retain control and never allows himself that act. His self-control actually saves his life and Billie attempts to murder him. In other people, the desire for control is over situations. For example, Caitlin Dillon is a female in a male-dominated industry and she feels that she must be in control of any situation.

When she's called upon to authenticate stocks and to transfer funds to "ransom" those stolen stocks, she accepts the challenge. However, when she finds herself at the hands of Irish rebels and unable to control...