It's 1997 in the coastal town of Brimdale, Maine. Twelve-year-old Max is trying to enjoy a carefree summer break when his older brother, Adam, vanishes under mysterious circumstances. Determined to find his sole family member, Max enlists the help of his two best friends. Their first stop is an island housing Adam's new employer, a cutting-edge research laboratory. What starts as a quest for answers quickly spirals into a battle against unimaginable dangers. What he discovers will test his courage, his friendships, and his will to survive.