It is 1961, and Tanya Roberts has just delivered her friend's baby. She names him Nathen. He is no ordinary child. Tanya learns that Nathen is cursed and is destined to die sometime during his thirtieth year. The story then continues in 1990 with the introduction of Authia Thompson, whom Tanya has raised since infancy. Tanya attempts to save Nathen from his destiny through Authia and the gift that the three of them share.

It is a journey plagued with numerous obstacles. The most daunting obstacle they will face is a spirit whose sole purpose is to destroy Nathen and anyone else that gets in her way. Nathen and Authia must find this spirit, unlock the secrets of an age-old curse, and do this all before his thirtieth birthday. Only then will the journey be a success. Only then will Nathen be free to love and live his life with Authia.