In the drought-filled future the world has drained its water supply to a crisis point and water has become a precious commodity, owned and controlled by big business.
The water barons have absolute power because they own the water and absolute power corrupts absolutely.
Can a small group of opposition, known as Marcus Dan, fight the water barons to create a new social order? Can human decency return to a world ravaged by the loss of live-giving water? is there still hope for societies that have, in fear, surendered their rights and freedoms to water barons?
The future depends on understanding The Mysterious Wisdom of Marcus Dan.