Sheldon Charles Libri

As the son of a disgraced army deserter, Dex Kevan struggles with his father's shadow and his own bad attitude. Working as an air cargo specialist for the US Air Force, he counts crates and fills out paperwork while trying to maintain his relationship, all while his career prospects dwindle. In 1986, during the upheaval in the Philippines against Ferdinand Marcos, Dex remains unaware of the chaos unfolding nearby. When an unexpected flight arrives with a weary crew and a colossal secret—a cache of stolen gold bars—Dex and his associates find themselves entangled in a dangerous plot. Tempted by the promise of wealth, the four Airmen decide to sneak away a portion of the treasure, not realizing it belongs to Col. Talan Madulás, the leader of a secret death squad. They underestimate the lengths to which he will go to reclaim his stolen fortune. With Madulás' bloody reign ending and his president fleeing, he is ready to use his dark skills to hunt down the thieves. Based on an incredible true story, Dex and his fellow conspirators will discover that the thirst for revenge can be as perilous as greed, and that no amount of wealth is worth risking their lives.