Dennis Allan is an scientist who visits Haiti on the strength of a rumour of a drug which renders the recipient totally paralyzed but conscious. The drug's effects often fool doctors, who declare the victims dead. Could this be the origin of the "zombie" legend? Alan embarks on a surprising and often surreal investigation of the turbulent social chaos that is Haiti during the revolution which ousted hated dictator "Baby Doc" Duvalier. Often a pawn in a greater game, Alan must decide what is science, what is superstition, and what is the unknown in a anarchistic society where police corruption and witch-doctory are commonplace.“你要是过继你的小侄女，万一她长歪了怎么办？你岂不是白费力气，你大侄女性情定了型的，她是什么脾性你也知道，她还挺喜欢你这个亲姑姑的，她跟凤若反而不怎么亲近。”