Mad Scientist. Evil Genius. Inventor. Motor Mouth. The Government's Go-To Bad Guy.Once the government's most notorious asset, Yuri sought a quieter life in early retirement. His plan was experiment freely and get richer designing government tech. But his initial foray into normalcy became a two-year battle that cost him everything. Now, vindicated and free, he's established a new base in Michigan’s remote Upper Peninsula. Yet, his knack for trouble and an opinionated nature quickly led to conflict with his new neighbors. This drama is violently interrupted when duty calls. A high-value asset is kidnapped, and he's the only one who can stop it. Will his old skills be enough, or will this threat demand something more? Something he thought he'd left buried in his sordid past? This had been previously released under the title 'The Dark Side of Necessity'.