1899, London.The past, present and future of all life is controlled by an ancient device, hidden for centuries. Supernatural forces are unrelenting in their search for it. When homeless twelve-year-old, Jack Picklewick, unwittingly comes into possession of it, he finds himself thrust into the heart of a prophecy that was foretold at the dawn of time.With the guidance of forgetful horologist, Mr. Moretimer, who claims to be Father Time, a daunting task lies ahead - prevent the device from falling into the hands of raging Mother Nature, who schemes to rewind time and wipe out the disease that is destroying the planet: humanity.But, whilst Jack and Mr. Moretimer attend to the imminent danger, a much bigger threat looms, as a long-forgotten evil regains strength and prepares to blanket the universe in eternal darkness.The eleventh hour has begun.