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The United States needs Ann and Jeff's intervention once more, except this time the crisis is global. Since the reinstitution of the democratic government, things have changed dramatically. The United States suffers from an economic depression not seen since the 1930's, but that's only a small part of it. All the major countries have stockpiled nuclear weapons and are ready to use them against their neighbors. Ann and her daughters race against the clock to build a program, called Destiny, that can monitor and take control of military technology and weapons. As if that feat isn't difficult enough, Homeland Security is desperate enough to use any means necessary to obtain Destiny for their own agenda.
Gauthier paints a creative picture of what America could look like in the near future at the hands of a neglectful government. Ann and Jeff are not only fighting for America's freedom, but also to prevent a global nuclear holocaust, while maintaining economic stability of their school community. The author does his best to construct an environment similar to that of the Cold War; however, there are parts where it's difficult to maintain a suspension of disbelief. Ann and Jeff are struggling against Homeland Security while simultaneously racing against invasions, and yet everything always seems to work out conveniently for them. The program works without any kinks. Government computer engineers or hackers can't infiltrate the work of one woman and her daughters. What would happen if Russia, China, or Iran did end up taking over an ally such as Japan or Israel? What if one of their grandkids was taken hostage by the government? The stakes, however, aren't high enough. Overall, this book will appeal to those who enjoy a dystopian read set in the near future.