Nicky, an ordinary and dissatisfied man, discovers that his wealthy friend Russell lives a seemingly perfect life. After Russell suddenly dies, Nicky makes a drastic decision: he considers taking over Russell’s identity and living his life instead.
However, this choice triggers a chain of unexpected consequences that affects several people connected to them and gradually threatens to expose the truth. The novel explores themes of identity, social envy, and the cost of trying to escape one’s own life.