The Earth is at a crossroads. Adrian Miller, one-time ruler of the modern world, reviled by many, is presumed dead. But in truth, he is quite lost, trapped on an alien world. Now finding himself with a second chance, he takes the opportunity to try and reconcile with his past, build a new future. But it soon becomes apparent that far more than his conscience is at stake if he can't. Henry Forman, beloved hero and brilliant engineer, has his new life with the woman he loves ripped swiftly out from under him before it begins. A crisis of unprecedented scale emerges. He must rise to face this challenge, as there aren't many others who will. And yet, he doubts that he can do enough to make a difference this time. Both must race against the clock if they are to rediscover who they really are, and save all of humanity from a terrible fate. Destiny may have stitched their lives in place, but strings can sometimes unravel.