Chaos. Every reliable and certain foundation of Elise Perry's life has been shattered beyond repair. She soon learns that her DNA is in no better condition. Her situation desperately grave, it appears that the battle for her survival has only just begun. What happened ten years ago? One man claims to have all the answers, and Carbon defends his trustworthiness. But the problem goes much deeper than Elise could imagine: Dr. Rayford has initiated a self-destruct in her cells. In need of a unique serum to stabilize her modified genetic code, she must find a way to break into Dr. Rayford's main lab as the clock runs down on her life. Danger is everywhere as the FBI and Rayford wait for their trap to be sprung. As the shadows fade on a grim image of the past, a final question outlines her destiny. Is there any hope of redemption?