Having been kicked out of the CIA for his 'extracurricular' activities, Carter is now writing articles about his exploits for all the readers back home. Matt Carter is as much a newsman as Indiana Jones is an archeologist. Part investigative journalist, thrill seeker and adrenaline junky, Carter always ends up in the middle of the action, in whatever remote country he may find himself, which is usually one where the alcohol flows and exotic, friendly woman are plenty.