Librarian note: An older cover for this edition can be found here: 20-Aug-2016. War has destroyed and ravaged the countryside. The ever present militia seeks to end the refugee uprising, increasing their hostility, aggression, and hatred until everything in their path is annihilated. Alec and Lizzie must continue their fight for freedom but can they survive in a world that only seeks to obliterate everything they stand for? Will Mal and Donnovan persevere in the refugee camp with Darren's dictatorial and psychotic thirst for militia blood? As a new leader rises, one who seeks to torture and destroy the refugees, it becomes apparent that someone must step forward and take charge. Lizzie thought the bombings and air raids were over...but how could she know that the careful weave of friendship and unity was about to unravel? When the betrayal of someone close threatens their way of life, does Lizzie have the courage to do what is right? Or will she be too late?