In North Carolina's research triangle, scientists at Project Trinity are working hard to attain a supercomputer that surpasses the power of the human mind. David Tennant, the ethicist of the laboratory, discovers that his friend and fellow scientist has been murdered. He further discovers that the genius who runs Project Trinity is behind the killing and that his own life is in danger. David turns to Rachel Weiss, the psychiatrist at the laboratory. At first, she is skeptical about David's fears, but when an assassin strikes, the two doctors must flee for their lives. Pursued across the globe, David and Rachel must piece together the truth behind Project Trinity and the power it could unleash upon the world.