Winner of the Hugo, Nebula, and Locus awards—the author of the famous science-fiction novels “The Windup,” “The Water Knife,” “Shipbreaker,” and the grand fantasy epic “Navola.” Alix Banks, so to speak, was born with a golden spoon in her mouth. She lives in an upscale suburb, studies at a prestigious private school, and her wealthy parents dote on her. But suddenly the familiar comfortable world begins to collapse. A mysterious criminal “2.0” attacks the school— and dedicates the terrorist action to Alix. Her father is also soon targeted, and their home fills with guards. But that still doesn’t save Alix from a close encounter with 2.0 and his motley team of young radicals. From them she learns that everything she used to live by—was a mirage. Her mind refuses to believe it, but… What if the company run by her father really distorts the facts and covers up the dirty deeds of successful corporate producers who cynically condemn innocent people to death? And Alix decides to conduct her own investigation…