The town of Stratton is peaceful. Known for beautiful scenery, a welcoming community, excellent test scores, and unending fun. Lincoln Thorn, a member of a group of kids dubbed 'Mad Lads' had his world changed when a new student transfers to his Calderon High. The Graygarden family is regarded to be one of the richest families living in Stratton-being there since the town's discovery. Aster Graygarden, the son of Astoria Graygarden, begins his senior year education at Calderon High after an incident in his old school. Something about Aster intrigues Lincoln. Lincoln intends to find out, though.