A liberated synthetic human. An AI trapped in a virtual prison. Can one teen save her friend from an upload disaster?

Anya’s synth friend is a free citizen, despite the Sect’s strict rules on segregation. After a section of society accuses Cynthia of being a troublemaker, Anya worries synth freedom won’t be tolerated much longer.

Accused of a crime he didn’t commit, the AI Quintus must spend eternity in a virtual reality prison, with no access to the systems he built.

When an opportunity arises to communicate with Cynthia, the wily program seizes it.

Her friend’s odd behavior worries Anya, leading her to believe a bigger danger looms. When the AI’s sudden push for freedom puts Cynthia in peril, the worried teen rushes to save her.

Can Anya stop Quintus from destroying Cynthia’s life? Or will the cunning AI trap his jailers with the perfect revenge?

Book 6 in this young adult, dystopian sci-fi thriller series.