Hermes Conrad is a thief and a mutant. He can move along the edge of shadows, transporting him from one place to another in seconds flat - a talent he has perfected as a master thief. Just before a big heist, he meets Kim, a telepathic hooker on the run from the Inner City Gang who has vital information regarding a virus scientifically engineered to kill off the entire mutant population. Together, they uncover a sinister plot that takes them into high society, the military's elite, Asian traditions, and the very hands of a human monster who will stop at nothing to make his vision a reality. Still, it is only the beginning. The lure of the Kukan Dragon - a rare and priceless artifact holds an even rarer, more priceless gem. The Kukan is calling to Hermes, and he cannot resist showcasing his talent to obtain it. But between the shadows, another world begins to reveal itself, one far more dangerous and terrifying than Hermes can understand...