Fearing that his world is about to cave in after the collapse of his firm, a hedge fund manager is trying to ensure that there will be no withdrawals from his fund. Meanwhile, his Alpha, a brilliant young mathematician responsible for the company's staggering success is just back from a sabbatical following her “episode”. Surprised and ambivalent about her presence, he quickly realizes that she is there with a hidden agenda of her own. Mackenzie’s breathtaking use of language and his incisive take on the global economy are sure to delight.