In the aftershocks of Sept. 11, a man named Barry (who lost his wife that day and then his job soon after) lashes out at her former boss, an employment-agency owner. Blaming her for his wife’s death and his own failure to find a job, Barry kidnaps the woman for ransom.Then he demands the money be exchanged at a bookstore, but when the cash is delivered, Barry is ... Read More

In the aftershocks of Sept. 11, a man named Barry (who lost his wife that day and then his job soon after) lashes out at her former boss, an employment-agency owner. Blaming her for his wife’s death and his own failure to find a job, Barry kidnaps the woman for ransom.Then he demands the money be exchanged at a bookstore, but when the cash is delivered, Barry is provoked and takes the store’s patrons hostage. Among them is Samantha,and Jack’s affection for her complicates the negotiations.