Two young scientists discovered a preserved blood droplet in a material thought to be hundreds of years old. To test their skills, they removed the DNA from the blood and inserted it into a human egg from a fertility clinic. To their horror, the egg was accidentally implanted in a patient. In constant fear of being discovered, the two scientists watched the clone, Jevitt Smith, grow into an adult before being executed for treason against the United States. Sue Kelly, a reporter for the Charlotte News, was shocked by Jevitt's execution and vowed to learn the truth about the charges against him. As she got closer to the truth, people involved in the investigation began to die. She realized her life was in danger and began a terrifying race against time as she was pursued while trying to write the story that would change the world.