The Islamic State falls.
Brilliant combat jihadist escapes to Syria, forms a terrorist cell, secretly masterminds a scheme exploiting a crack in aviation security.
The Desert Southwest Coral Snake is their weapon of choice; pilot and co-pilot their targets.
An American airliner is brought down from 31, 000 feet.
Jaysh al-Allah, the Army of God, takes credit, paralyzing commercial aviation.
US Marine sniper, FBI and CIA resources are brought to bear.
A high-altitude drone with laser-guided missiles brings revenge, but final justice is denied.