The rebellion may be over before it begins... Two colonies have been destroyed. The remaining colonies are in a chokehold while the Collective uses firepower to silence protestors. Word of a fringe rebellion has been spreading, but getting recruits to sign up is proving to be a challenge, especially with Critch imprisoned in the unescapable Citadel. Cut off from their supplies and recruits, Aramis Reyne must put his trust in a mysterious new ally. Together, they devise a reckless plan for rescuing Critch and building a torrent army. With enemies coming at them from every angle, they soon realize that no one, not even the fringe, wants them to succeed. But if they fail, the fringe will burn.
