The River is a story about a silent assassin who loves to return to his retreat "the river" after his assignments. His assignments are from the U.S. Government, in a secret manner, to dispose of persons who are a threat to the U.S. security. He uses his teachings in the martial arts and the streets to cunningly track and terminate his mark in the cleanest and most silent way possible. He teaches others to follow in his footsteps and assist in the growing fight against crime and descention against the authorities. His favorite weapon is a stiletto but utulises many different and interestingly deadly ways to dispose of his victim. His secret to success is his cunning and ability to outsmart the person and use their own routine against themselves.