What decides a man's fate? The bloody corpse of Sebastian Torres, a wealthy banker in the city of Barcelona, sprawled face-down on the floor of his office. A revolver lay close by. His son Roberto was first on the scene - and so begins his story. The mystery of his father's death weighs heavily on Roberto, and in time he will face the journey of his life - a voyage deep into the spiritual unknown. A journey from which there is no escape, for his fate binds him to it. Slowly at first, he descends into a world of ancient mysteries, long forgotten secrets, and haunting spirits until the day he meets the woman who will change his world. The Messenger reaches out across time and through religions - stretching out to gather in long forgotten beliefs. It explores those lingering spiritual remnants which, even after centuries have passed, can still decide a man's fate.