As California recovers from the devastation of the Gang Wars, a missile strikes, bringing a world war with it.
Thirteen-year-old Elijah Samuel's life as a football star and master of three martial arts takes a turn for the worst when an undetected missile strikes California. Far away, a terrorist has declared war on all countries that have Throngorian-a new metal with untapped scientific potential. School is canceled. Evacuations have started. Roads are empty. No one is safe.
But Elijah has to fight. That is how he functions, stemming from an old promise to his brother, who was tormented by bullies: stand against adversity.
Elijah escapes to a haven and becomes vital to the war effort by befriending the three gang leaders who ravaged California. Now, there is a chance to stop the invasion. That is if the gang leaders work together... and if Elijah is willing to lose his life.