This second installment of the "EARTH CHRONICLE" series introduces a new character. When this new, powerful entity arrives on the Earth's scene, the NAIB leadership is thrust into an unwanted game of cat and mouse. An American-Russian alliance, along with the Chinese Underground, and the always persistent Solomon and Daniela, are each in an all-out race for an emerging technology, The Liquid Computer. Their inevitable quest leads them all straight to the Blue Woman. Will she survive their attempts to capture her and extrude her hidden technology? Will she join forces with the NAIB who are attempting to help her? Will her own heart-wrenching past history, which is a direct threat to her life, eventually catch up with her? The story is one of mystery, intrigue, and mind-bending action as a show down between all the powers-to-be come crashing together in their pursuit of the technology. Carter and Jen again find themselves caught between the forces of good and evil. Without any special powers of their own, will they be able to affect the outcome, ensuring the survival of The Blue Woman?