A genetic breakthrough that promises to lengthen the human life span to 200 years is dispensed by way of a “Longevity Wafer” from the Primacy Church. The faithful members of the Primacy Church have also banded together as the Primacy Party and are very well funded. The burgeoning power of this politically active church alarms certain governmental agencies especially since the wafer doesn’t cure existing diseases, protect against death by violence or work on anyone older than thirty-five. All convenient exceptions since it will be years before the jig is up.