They face experiences that are scientific, physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. The group faces deadly threats from opponents who want to stop them. In the midst of dangers, there is romantic and erotic heat betweeen Mike and Amy Mella, one of the group's dolphin researchers. Even with the support and fellowship from his friends, Mike faces extreme circumstances alone. This is a story of relationships between women and men, military and civilian, the intelligence community and the average American, the known and the unknown. It is an exploration of strange phenomena and mysteries that now hold the interest and attention of millions of people worldwide. The characters follow paths of discovery to find a new understanding of their nation, the human species, and a hoped-for breakthrough that will change the world.