Life is complicated.  By the year 2597 survival has taken new meaning.  After a devastating war with forces barely comprehensible, humans are now extinct.  A new species has emerged, blending the remnants of humanity with their alien warmongers, the Atra. Both humans and the Atra died off centuries ago, but these humatrans have inherited a gift, of sorts.  Murder now grants youth.  In a society teetering on the edge of oblivion, everyone now has the chance to live forever . . . if only they’re willing to kill. Young Jason Jacobi soon discovers the oldest of these and their kin can do so much more.  As the centerpiece of a forgotten prophecy he finds new purpose, as he can now witness future events, read minds and only the prophet knows what else.  Others soon join his quest to reveal a mystery none can know.  All the while being hunted by the strongest of all ancients . . . his own father.