Reis has spent a year trying to keep the spirit of Anver-Kasyova alive, running Rainbow Bridge, a grassroots rescue network smuggling civilians out of war-torn Anver. It's all they and Edgar can do in the wake of the destruction of the cities' connecting bridge.

But when the Kasyovan Bureau arrests Reis, what should be the end turns into an unexpected new beginning: an invitation to lead the very country they've been fighting to save. Inducted into the Shadow Government, Reis becomes a reluctant President, aware they're a pawn, but powerless to say no. The Shadow Government has leverage...and a secret weapon: a powerful AI named Oracle, whose capability even surprises Edgar.

As Reis takes the helm, they uncover a darker truth-Nation Builders, Inc. (formerly the Killing Committee) is operating out of the ruins of the former seat of government, the Pyramid, to manipulate global regimes. And they've built their own AI.

Now, Reis must outwit the puppet masters who shattered their home, confront betrayals on every front, and hold on to Edgar-and their dream of a free, reunified Twin City-States of Anver-Kasyova.