Zenith is dead, and in her new role as leader, Sabine is struggling to guide Triskelia to victory in the battle against the Keyland Guard. At first Sabine is grateful for Seth’s army of boy soldiers and his seeming allegiance with the rebels, but as the casualties grow she begins to question his intentions. Eli is tasked with escorting child refugees away from the frontline, and along the way he comes up with a peaceful strategy for helping the revolution. When the storm finally abates, who will go on to lead the new world, in whatever form it takes?

• Shortlisted, Canadian Library Association Young Adult Book Award 2008