Set in the near future, a species from ancient mythology must live amongst humans and battle for survival in a world that wants to silence, exploit and destroy them. Two estranged brothers, Koen and Waruu West, are forced together to fight against terrifying enemies - both human and not of this world. Koen, a man bestowed with a powerful gift and destined to become the Cleverman, must learn to harness his power before everything around him crumbles.