Quintin Cutter is an enslaved human trapped on an alien vessel that is poised to destroy the Earth. Though he possesses knowledge from the ancient JinLaa, he's forced to live a regimented life of menial labor - until fate intervenes. He uses his JinLaa wisdom to infiltrate the alien Bomatu leadership. With his life in danger at all times, he must navigate the power structure of his alien captors. Ironically, the closer he gets to saving the human population, the more likely he and those he loves will die. His epic quest to undermine a maniacal regime is destined to fail, but he must try.