In 2023 Detroit, struggling roofer Eli Hawthorne discovers a hidden family legacy: his grandfather, Arthur Finley, a forgotten inventor who vanished in 1952 after creating a revolutionary self-stabilizing ladder. Guided by cryptic clues and vaults scattered across the city’s ruins, Eli uncovers patents, cash, and a prototype that could change construction forever. With help from his friend Jamal, his mother Carla, and a mysterious half-aunt, Eli rebuilds the design into Hawthorne Ladders—a company born from grit, secrets, and second chances. A heartfelt tale of legacy, risk, and climbing higher together.
