After a harrowing escape from Amaryllis City, Niko is forced to lay low. The people who want to use her unique genetics for their own ends are still out there and their reach is long. After an emotional split with Ben and hiding deep in the slums she soon meets Songhay, a charismatic thief and his younger sister, Roosevelt. Together, they dodge violent gangs, roaming Slithers and the ever present threat of acid rain. Growing closer, Niko, along with Songhay soon form a rag-tag band of Slither hunters to keep the slums safe and the monsters at bay. But then she discovers shocking information...

Alone. Powerless. At the mercy of enemies. Losing the faith of those she helped. Niko must administer the cure that will stop Slither hunters from turning into the very monsters they fight, but Councilwoman King controls the city of Cherai once more. And she'll do everything in her power to make sure it stays that way. Troubles are mounting, and Slithers, those pale creatures that crave human flesh are getting smarter. And learning to speak. As time moves faster than she ever thought possible, Niko must do three things: rescue her close friend Roosevelt from the sinister Councilwoman King,...