In a world where most of humanity is controlled by computer chips, the Southeast Resistance is willing to do what's necessary to end corporate control in the US. Their target is Virginia Parker, lead researcher for The Corporation and daughter of its founder. They need more than a hostage. They need her research. The man in charge of carrying out their plan is Ross Lowery, and he's got plenty of reasons to hate the people he calls chippies. Their journey from enemies to lovers could change the fate of an entire nation.