On a barren planet, only the City remains. Those who seek its protection are forced into a restrictive caste system based on their usefulness to the common collective. The people have had no choice but to accept their fate, until now. Daryl, a thief and worse, has just been released from the brutal confines of the Prison. It takes all the inner strength the ex-convict has to cope with the psychological scars inflicted by the cruel wardens. Things just get worse when Daryl is recruited for a criminal undertaking that will have major ramifications for the entire City. Lyons Emmett is the head of Madman, an organization that rules the criminal underworld. He believes that Daryl owes him a favor, and he isn't above sending his fearsome enforcer, Jace Locket, to emphasize what could happen if Daryl refuses. As Daryl and Locket form a strange alliance to stay one step ahead of Lyons, Daryl will have to confront the brutality of the Prison. It took Daryl's sanity, security, and more. Can they be stolen back? This new thriller by debut author K. J. Southworth combines social commentary with dazzling action sequences to create an unforgettable world full of striking characters.
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