Peace finally seems within reach -- until an assassin's sudden, violent attack in Jerusalem's Old City thrusts Christians, Jews, and Muslims into escalating acts of revenge and terrorism. When disciples of each culture mete out their own justice, the world is paralysed by the news of airplanes falling from the sky, bombs levelling ancient holy sites, and nations on the verge of war. As chaos reigns, one person is chosen to stop the bloodletting, instil brotherhood among all religions, and establish international goodwill. Hospitalised, near death, and with the love of his life holding vigil at his side, he must embrace a journey toward enlightenment. During his encounters with the prophets of our past, the reluctant hero learns that the world's religions share many universal beliefs and truths and that these should serve humankind as forces of unity rather than of division. With his enlightenment complete and armed with powerful knowledge, the humbled messenger must accept his dangerous destiny and attempt to change the hearts of minds of others. Only then can he pull a world gone mad back from the brink of self-annihilation. But can he keep the one he loves most?