When Norm Walker is diagnosed with terminal boredom by a doctor friend he has no idea of the danger and life-changing experiences waiting for him when he signs up with the mysterious Beyond/Boredom Institute for specialized treatment of the condition. His symptoms first appeared after he prematurely sold his advertising agency at a too young age. To participate in the Institute's highly unorthodox program, Norm has to deposit two hundred thousand dollars upfront. His only chance for a full refund depends on successfully completing a series of four highly demanding and exhilarating challenges designed to force him out of his Circle of Comfort.

Using the latest artificial intelligence (AI) software and based on a comprehensive analysis of Norm's character, the Institute generates four uniquely different Alpha Factor enhanced challenges for the patient to solve. On land and at sea, he finds love, danger, and excitement while learning to leave his boredom far, far behind. This enjoyable and satisfying story might make you laugh, cry, or be intrigued, but certainly you won't bored....