The story takes place in modern Manehattan. The main character, Will Writ, grew up around his fathers software company, Delta. When his father dies, instead of his companies potential going to his young son, the business is bought and turned into a multi-billion dollar corporation. Will is totally forgotten as the son of the maker, and is left as a technician. He decides to leave, instead tending to his pregnant girlfriend. His life goes down hill, becoming a college drop out, and living in his fathers old building. One day though, he finds a way to use his skill to sabotage one of the companies new projects. That is, until someone else has the same plan.