Hale Preston has everything. A loving wife and child, a good job, and his whole life in front of him. But suddenly, an improbable accident almost steals it all away. While Hale thinks he's avoided any harm, he soon discovers he's wrong. His whole life changes with the calamitous knowledge of the Bolters... evil beings that seize the lives of random individuals and force them into lunacy. Left with little explanation, Hale is forced to try and deal with this new, unwanted knowledge while trying to maintain a normal life. But coming to terms with the existence of the Bolters could prove too much for Hale, destroying his life forever.