Detective Stephen Kermsin and Terrin Sizeman do not have time on their side as they embark on a case which turns more and more surreal with every discovery. As inexperience and a possible demotion loom, the two are thrust into the life of Dr. Roger Carl and his quirky assistant. A geneticist by day, the doctor's claims seem unbelievable as he boasts that a synthetically engineered human is responsible for the recent murders in which the detectives are investigating. He provides evidence which shockingly gives credence to his allegations. As tension builds the Detectives struggle to hold their careers and personal lives together. Ultimately they must take a leap of faith to restore their reputations as they discover that science can be perilous when its power is in the hands of a madman.