Welcome to the AOA. Clock in, clock out forever. For Becca, being a loner with the power to control earth, doesn't fit the high school norm. Struggling daily with a relentless bully, predator becomes victim spiraling her world out of control. When push comes to shove, everything comes with a price. In Ardenwood, crime is handled differently, rules are in place. When it comes to the superpowered, minor offenses can easily bring death. Through a legal loophole, Becca is ultimately forced to join those she despises. Soon, the casual life she wanted to escape will be the one thing she wishes she had back. In the night, dangerous foes come to play, and schemes are hatched. As a mysterious issue at the border draws attention, the AOA will find that chaos of the most devilish kind is never far from sight. Stumbling into the path of villainy, a murderous plot is uncovered. Can a fresh recruit unmask a killer before it's too late or will Becca's first day be her last? Racing to avoid becoming Ardenwood's newest crime scene, she'll discover that new job jitters can be brutal and learning the ropes may end up costing more than a day's pay.