Henry Peters hasn't got much to boast about. He's not showy, has average smarts, and he's definitely not a big-noter. Living in Christchurch suburbia with his wife, teaching overseas students in a private training establishment, he used to head the science department. Not now. He sought and missed out on a promotion to deputy CEO. He feels his wife's disappointment in him. Then a 7.1 earthquake strikes the city damaging his old work premises. Suddenly, Henry's in the light and people need his help. But no one knows his secret and, more importantly, he needs to make sure they stay in the dark.