In the arena of the apocalyptic science thriller, this is the last word. The final week of 1999 draws to a close.
Billions prepare for the inevitable let-down.
Billions more hold their breath. Suddenly and terrifyingly, everyone's question is answered. On Christmas Eve, fiery destruction rains down on a secret scientific installation in the Negev desert. Then, at midnight on New Year's Eve, a beautiful young woman appears, displaying a strange and awesome gift. The extraordinary powers of this ethereal creature foster both jubilation and alarm.