In the year 2087, life happens fast. Ben Zieglar, the main character and protagonist, is a product of this situation. Ben is a manager for Benevolence Corporation (B Corp.). B Corp is one of three main corporations in The Country (formerly the USA but referred to throughout the novel as The Country). The Country has cut itself off from the world and has fallen behind quite a ways in relation to the other powers of the world. At the corporations and throughout society, there are 3 levels of people. The highest levels are the Founders, who have acquired massive wealth and for the general advancement of mankind, control society.

This is a small percent of people in The Country, less than even 0.1% of the people.On his walk home, Ben sees a lovely dark haired tan woman with Greenish-Blue Eyes. Ben doesn't talk to her and instead goes home. He then falls asleep and goes to work the next day. There at work, Ben meets his newest co-worker Jessica and they immediately hit it off. Then, the number 2 at B corp., Jonathan Vilheim II(2), is introduced into the novel.

His uncle Jonathan, the first, is the current CEO. But Vilheim 2 is starting to run the entity and was instrumental in bringing Jessica into town. Vilheim 2 is the antagonist although at first it is unclear whether he is good or evil.Ben's best friend and co-worker Wally Elmore is introduced to the novel. Wally is a Founder himself and is a good friend to Ben. Wally is a little eccentric in his dress and only wears old style Vintage tuxedos. Wally has a twin brother Thomas, who is 5 minutes older than Wally. Thomas is the head of F corp.

(Faction) and makes his way to town for the annual Elmore party. Wally and Thomas' relationship is strained because Thomas is a rebel and does not participate in the society of Ultra City (B Corp.) or Los Angeles (M corp.). Thomas, however, is quite smart, and due to his power, the technologically advanced societies must deal with him. Thomas meets Ben and believes he can turn Ben to the Faction.Next, a series of events is set off that threatens to unravel the delicate balance of society in the Year 2087.