An exiled professional, a street-wise hustler, and a scientific genius are united by concern for the impending collapse of human civilization. Their journey takes them from the depths of the criminal underworld to the height of corporate power, sharing profit and adventure alike. The narrator tells his tale amidst loss and longing, as he struggles for meaning and peace. All the while he's blissfully haunted by her. It's a story of love, art, friendship,...