It's July 4th, 2024, in San Diego, California. Forest fires are raging and paper reserves are being decimated. The paper market is at risk worldwide, causing crisis and confusion. Three men from different countries and different cultures meet in unlikely circumstances and form a bond which will last a lifetime. Together they are instrumental in dealing not only with the present situation, but also setting the stage for a big change... This is the first book in an adventure, taking the reader into the future where The Consortium sets the wheels in motion to change the world forever.