"Longman Originals" is a series of graded readers in four stages. All the stories are original - that is to say, written especially for the series. Originated from the "Longman Structural Readers", the series aims to offer a stimulating range of modern stories, including detective stories, adventure and romance. A stage 2 reader, this volume tells the story of Charles Hatfield Baker, a New York millionaire and head of Hatfield International Investments. One morning he disappears. When his daughter, Julia, takes charge of his company, she finds out about the mysterious Project Omega, and her own life is in danger.