In a dystopian future where humans and cyborgs coexist uneasily, Alex Rain, a hardened LAPD officer, is gravely injured during a mission. After recovering and becoming more machine than man, Alex attempts to retire from his violent life but gets pulled back in by government agents. They task him with infiltrating a group of terrorists believed to be cyborgs plotting against humanity. His mission becomes intensely personal as he discovers that the lines between allies and enemies, as well as humans and machines, are more blurred than he ever imagined.

As Alex dives deeper into the conspiracy, he encounters a myriad of deceit, advanced robotics, and underground resistance movements. His journey reveals darker secrets about his own origins and the true nature of the conflict between humans and machines. Racing against time and navigating intricate alliances, Alex is forced to confront his own cyborg identity while trying to prevent a catastrophic event. The gripping narrative challenges his notions of loyalty, identity, and humanity itself.