‘In a world gripped by the Vitruvian Elite, a young rebel discovers that the greatest battle between the darkness and the light is in himself.’

Born from the ashes of the old world, the great cities of humanity's new hope are beacons of light. Yet freed from the depths of a cruel prison, Will Manning is left with nothing but rage. Seeking revenge against the tyrannical rule of the Vitruvian elite with the help of a shadowy group called Legion, he sets about to light the spark to bring them to their knees. But from the palace of the mad queen in the Sea of Sand to the Weeping City of Sorrow in the mountains of Mourne, the truth is not what it seems. And as salvation collides with chaos, justice may be no more than a wishful dream.

Delving into the tumultuous vision of humanity's near future, L. Ross Coulter's provocative new novel ignites a journey through the interplay of pervasive technology, spirituality, and the myriad social challenges confronting today's youth. Inquisitively, it probes the seemingly impossible essence of hope amid the chaos of the world, all while questioning where and how the adults of tomorrow will fit in.

Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy

Young Adult/New Adult

Recommended reading age: 13 and up

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