The year 2240, John, a disillusioned American soldier, in a European war - stands on the river's edge of his combat fears and his patrol's success. In the maelstrom of violence - mutiny; through the paranoia of pursuit, combat carnage and international cities - inspectors dog his trail. Compelled by a Presence - aided by a prostitute - John sets the course for home. The hot breath of Babylon's mystery sweeps them into the search for a Satan's bible. Winter's cold, a seminary; Cain and the forces of evil, the Inspectors, John and his band, local police in a whirling melee of strife and cunning- vie for Babylon's prize. Time is coming to a close. Will the prize be found? Can John warn the true remnant of Babylon's rise or will Cain hide the coming kingdom of deceit? In the struggle who will live and who will die? A spell binding tale of grit and determined love set in a world of material riches and rotting souls.