The balance is shifting... War is coming. On the run and reeling from the loss of their friend, Chris and the other winged renegades have been forced into hiding. Now that they know the devastating truth about the Chead, the government is more determined than ever to silence them. With the whole nation on the lookout, it won't take long for the noose to close. So when word reaches Chris of a rebel group - known only as the Mad Women - he seizes the opportunity for an ally with both hands. The women aren't exactly your typical rebels - but then, it might take a touch of the unconventional to bring down an all-powerful government. Meanwhile, the Chead are loose in the Californian wilderness. The deadly creatures have not forgotten the torment they suffered at the hands of humanity. With their numbers swelling, it's only a matter of time before they seek their revenge... The third book in the thrilling new genetic scifi by New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, Aaron Hodges.