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After escaping the Dream Prison and leaving a trail of death and destruction in their wake, Markla Flash and Rune Roko are fugitives on the run. Although previously a member of the dangerous subversive group 20 Eyes and devoted to its war on technology, Markla has since left the group in a most spectacularly violent fashion. Now, she and Rune are being hunted not only by knobbers with hover-ships, hover-cars, and advanced tracking technology but also by revenge-seeking members of 20 Eyes. Markla’s and Rune’s escape is punctuated by moments of exhilarating adventure and beautiful young love against the backdrop of persistent, imminent danger. When a rescue mission goes horribly wrong, Markla must overcome her trust issues and paranoia caused by a history of abuse and torture in order to make new allies and accept much-needed help. Meanwhile, unscrupulous President Gin Xantha and his deviously ambitious daughter Tanna will stop at nothing to punish Markla for her growing list of crimes and to advance their political agendas.
This second installment of the series once again draws readers into a dystopian society that is chilling in its resemblance to current events. Canzano depicts a world where the people have repeatedly empowered the government to use technology against them—a world where citizens have willingly handed over their rights and freedoms in exchange for the illusion of safety and security. Fast-paced, action-packed, yet impressively insightful and thought-provoking, this book addresses the perils of a completely digital currency and unchecked governmental authority to surveil private citizens. Canzano creatively weaves profound discussions of nepotism, socioeconomics, and the questionable humanity of the penal system into a well-written sci-fi adventure. Well-developed characters and an intriguing storyline make for a highly entertaining tale that readers will thoroughly enjoy.