In a psychological, dystopian thriller, a young writer with some serious issues comes face to face with an enigmatic figure who is about to change the world forever. Set in present-day Atlanta, author Ben Swain struggles with internal demons while he tries to lead a normal life behind the wall of glass in his high-rise apartment. Until he meets the General. Not your typical dystopian tale, "Jekyll Island" zeros in on the days leading up to a world-changing event. From Atlanta to Jekyll Island, events spiral out of control as Ben and the new woman in his life attempt to flee from what's coming, only to learn the truth lies in the aftermath.