A young Canadian woman helps a teenage boy with seemingly paranormal abilities escape the clutches of an American religious cult. Together with a British ex-Special Forces soldier, they flee to Italy, only to end up in a dangerous tug-of-war between rival religious factions. Who exactly is this young orphan? And why are these people determined to gain control over him? "Apotheosis" is a fast-paced thriller, full of unexpected twists and turns.