Civilization is now composed of humans who have been genetically stripped of their humanity and are essentially dead. This closely guarded secret was discovered nine years ago when a man named Rom drank a forbidden vial of blood, restoring his humanity. He has gathered others who drank the blood, Mortals, who flee The Order and its army that want to destroy the living. Now the Mortals, the final hope for humanity, struggle against division and betrayal within its own group.