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Twelve-year-old Ash McCarthy wakes up on a tropical island with enhanced physical and mental abilities. Soon he is racing through the jungle with Isabel, a local scientist's daughter, to stop the release of a deadly virus. Ash and Isabel are strong and capable allies, possessing wisdom beyond their years. The vivid, nonstop action culminates in a showdown which hints at a possible sequel.