The fate of the world lies in Mads Cole's hands. But her hands are shaking, and she might not be able to hold on.

A fugitive from the corrupt power of Silverworth Industries, Mads heads for the refuge of Altar City. But in her efforts to escape present dangers, she's running headlong into a past she's been avoiding.

Overwhelmed by emotions she thought were buried, her life becomes entangled with the fate of The Knot and the secrets concealed in its cavern. She's the only one who can lead the revolution against Silverworth, and she's risking everything to do it.

The plan relies on a fearlessness she's struggling to unearth, while her guilty secrets threaten to consume her.

Can Mads pull off the ultimate deception and save the future for those she loves?