The story takes place in the not too distant future. It is a work of fiction. However, the main events in the story are all too possible. The Social Security Administration is on the verge of defaulting. Contemplating the panic and chaos that would no doubt incur ,the actuary of the SSA retains a brilliant scientist to solve the problem in an extraordinarily bizarre manner . A private investigator and a detective, living in Portland, Oregon, uncover a treacherous act being perpetrated on their city. It is a diabolical plot that no one in the country will believe. A fast paced mystery with mind numbing revelations. A well researched book sprinkled with an endearing romance and a bittersweet ending.