The sequel to London Shah's thrilling futuristic mystery The Light at the Bottom of the World, perfect for fans of Illuminae and These Broken Stars Leyla McQueen has finally reunited with her father after breaking him out of the illegal government prison, Broadmoor-but freedom comes at a terrible cost. As Leyla celebrates being with her father, she must grapple with the pain of losing Ari. Now separated from the boy who has her heart and labeled the nation's number one enemy, Leyla must risk illegal travel with her father through unchartered waters in their quest for the truth behind Mr. McQueen's arrest. Across Britain, the fallout from Mr. McQueen's escape has escalated tensions between Anthropoid and non-Anthropoid communities, bringing them to an all-time high. And, as Leyla and her friends fight to uncover the startling truths about their world, she discovers her own shocking past-and the horrifying secrets behind her father's abduction and arrest. But, as these long-buried truths finally begin to surface, so, too, do the authorities' terrible future plans. And, if the ever-pervasive fear prevents the people from taking a stand now, the abyss could stay in the dark forever.
