When large scale blackouts begin to occur in cities with portals, Taelon technology is blamed. Augur and Liam investigate the death of a portal worker by a strange creature that feeds on energy and is particularly attracted to the Taelons.
Technicians are working on a new ID Portal from New York to Bangkok, when one of the technicians is killed by something. Liam and Augur investiage his death and what it may mean for the Taelons.