When an inexplicable incident in Colombia gets the American president's attention, he sends Professor John W. Archer down to investigate. But Archer and his team soon find themselves fighting for their lives in the South American rainforest.
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John William Archer was on top of the world. A promising archeology professor, he has been asked to help his longtime friend, Phil Boomer, with a run for the presidency. John jumps at the opportunity. Little does he know it is a decision that will haunt the rest of his life.
Eight years pass. John, after being the lone survivor of a crash that killed his entire family, sits in silence, letting his demons consume him with guilt as Phil’s popularity as President grows. Lost in misery, an unexpected knock draws John back into the public eye. He is given an urgent mission that could have far reaching consequences if he fails.
Soon John and a small team are on their way to Colombia to explore a mysterious object in the middle of the jungle. Mystery awaits as he is pushed to the limits of sanity deep in the Colombian rainforests. It becomes apparent the object they seek is not from this Earth, and they are not alone in searching for it.
Can John discover the truth about the object before it is too late? Or will he be doomed to failure like all those who came before him?
One way or the other, time is running out.