Darin M. Preston

In the throes of a global war, a gifted young scientist battles a deadly disease outbreak, only to find himself deceived. This harsh revelation changes not only his fate but also the world's trajectory. Over five decades, his desperate attempt to rectify a grave error nears completion. Now, it falls upon the shoulders of unanticipated heroes to unearth the truth and halt his plans before time runs out. This is a tale of deception, destiny, and the race against time. It is not merely a question regarding who will prevail, but who should.

Imagination set aflame by the capture of a 4000 pound shark caught off the east coast of Long Island, Peter Benchley enraptured readers with the release of JAWS in 1974, followed by the record shattering motion picture in 1975. Though never confirmed, some have speculated that there was more than just an active mind behind his masterful storytelling. Is it possible that Peter himself experienced something real that opened the floodgates of his imagination?The tale within these pages is inspired by that possibility.

Tales describing the unending search for the secret to eternal youth have persisted throughout human history. From the legendary crusade for the Holy Grail, to Ponce de Le n's exhaustive search for the fountain of youth, we have been captivated by the telling. Now, however, the fairytale may be nearing an end. With advances in bioengineering, genetic manipulation, and medical knowledge at their disposal, a brilliant team of researchers has begun, what may be, the final step in completing the ageless quest. As the march of progress pushes them toward the inevitable finish, it is the unexpected pull of fate that threatens to topple them back. The beckoning moment just before salvation's arrival is often when desperation reaches its highest level. Will the search for everlasting youth bring peace on Earth, or an end to what it means to be human?