Ruby never asked for the abilities that almost cost her her life. Now she must call upon them on a daily basis, leading dangerous missions to bring down a corrupt government and breaking into the minds of her enemies. Other kids in the Children's League call Ruby "Leader," but she knows what she really is: a monster. When Ruby is entrusted with an explosive secret, she must embark on her most dangerous mission yet: leaving the Children's League behind. Crucial information about the disease that killed most of America's children-and turned Ruby and the others who lived into feared and hated outcasts-has survived every attempt to destroy it. But the truth is only saved in one place: a flashdrive in the hands of Liam Stewart, the boy Ruby once believed was her future-and who now wouldn't recognize her. As Ruby sets out across a desperate, lawless country to find Liam-and answers about the catastrophe that has ripped both her life and America apart-she is torn between old friends and the promise she made to serve the League. Ruby will do anything to protect the people she loves. But what if winning the war means losing herself?

Author Biography

Alexandra Bracken is the "New York Times "bestsellingauthor of "The Darkest Minds "and "Never Fade." Born and raised inArizona, she moved east to study history and English at the College of William& Mary in Virginia. Alex now lives in New York City, where you can find herhard at work on her next novel in a charming little apartment that'sperpetually overflowing with books. Visit her online at www.alexandrabracken.com and onTwitter @alexbracken.