x0 is an ancient organization with good reasons to stay hidden. Somadina is a young Nigerian who thinks that her telepathic abilities are perfectly normal. So when her sister becomes a captive, the young Igbo woman draws upon her powers to find an ally. Across an ocean, Lola is a Texan geophysicist who doesn't believe in nonsense. When an unexpected lay-off and a near fatal accident combine to reintroduce a disturbing phenomenon into her mind, Lola pretends it isn't there. Unfortunately, the changes taking place inside her will not be ignored. These two women have important things in common, and they are about to learn how well that will forge a powerful link. For as Somadina realizes that her sister has become a strategic pawn in a larger and more dangerous game, she vows to do anything to get the attention of this kindred, uncooperative lady. This forces x0 to reluctantly emerge from the shadows. Somebody really needs to intervene. Both women are far stronger than they realize, and to make matters worse, a fringe fanatic may be on the verge of altering a nation's future.