Diana’s Apartment

The book begins in Diana’s apartment as Ben is poking around as he is installing surveillance equipment as Diana has requested that he do. Diana’s apartment is also the scene of Nina Jacobs’ murder. She is pushed off Diana’s balcony in an attempt by the Russians to kill Diana. They don’t realize that Diana has arranged for Nina to stay in her apartment.

Ben’s Apartment

Very few events in the novel take place in Ben’s apartment, but this is a significant setting as it is here that evidence has been planted linking Ben to both Diana’s death and Liu’s death.

Madison, Wisconsin

Madison, Wisconsin is Diana’s hometown. It is to this town that Ben travels to attend Diana’s visitation. On his way home from Madison, Ben’s plane crashes because it’s gas tank has been...