In 1943, the enigmatic genius Nikola Tesla met a tragic end, passing away in destitution at the New Yorker Hotel. The world watched as the U.S. government swiftly swooped in, confiscating all of his belongings within a mere 24 hours. Yet, there was one elusive design that had already vanished into thin air. Fast forward seventy years to the bustling city of Buffalo, NY, where a prodigious young engineer happens upon this long-lost creation. Faced with the weighty knowledge of its significance, she finds herself entrusting its secrets to a down-and-out detective known for his chain-smoking habit. Together, they embark on a thrilling journey that will challenge their wits and push them to the brink of danger.