Paul is a troubled young man haunted by apocalyptic dreams. Worse still, Paul has started to see things - Fades. These are the spirits of human beings and they are completely unable to interact with the world. And now an embittered and vengeful Fade has found a way to break the barrier between the dead and the living.
Paul struggles with home and sixth form life as apocalyptic visions haunt his dreams and a supernatural creature stalks his home town. When he crosses paths with an outcast loner called Neil who can explain what Paul's seeing, his life is transformed.
As the date of the school ball draws near, so the threat of the Fades escalates dramatically, forcing Paul to make a choice between being an Angelic and leading a normal life.
As Paul's powers manifest themselves, his friendship with Mac and relationship with Jay are pushed to breaking point. Meanwhile, a host of new Angelics arrive in town just as the Fades' plans evolve in a chilling new direction.
Up is down and black is white as Paul's family and friends struggle to cope in the aftermath of his accident. Meanwhile, the Angelics are torn apart by moral compromises, and a strange new man with deadly intentions moves relentlessly through town.
Paul came back to life for a reason, but he's just not sure what that reason might be. Meanwhile more Fades are being reborn and nothing can stop them. As they infiltrate the town, Paul's home life and Angelic life are put on collision course.
A town left deserted. An Angelic on the edge of desperation. A Fade on the cusp of victory. And a reluctant 17 year old boy with visions of the apocalypse - it all comes down to this final showdown. People will die. Ash will fall. It is inevitable.