(The sequel to Inamorata) Death has long been a subject that preys upon Nightingale's mind. Her life has never been a safe one, not with her past in the bordello and her occupation as a government agent. Death has always been close to her; she used to long for it in her suffering, and now she fears that it will take away her happiness, but it has always been her own life she has worried for. But when the life of someone else suddenly hangs in the balance, she will be forced to choose between love and morality.

In the year 2512, the world has completely changed. Fifty states went into battle with each other and only twenty remained. One being New York, the state of which 17 year old Gwen lives. States are in ruins, falling apart with starvation and death. A new war is coming; one that will decide the ruler of this world and it is Gwen’s turn to fight. She is the leader of her troop in New York and she along with her best friend, Tara will guide her troop through victory and loss. But when her teammates are captured and are pitted against her by means of questionable tactics will she take them out one by one or will she find a way to save them all?