"A solid story and character development that can be enjoyed by fans of dystopia whether or not they've read the first installment." --Kirkus Reviews Having used his unique connection with the Heart of the Earth to terminate the use of psi, or telekinesis, in the secluded city of Deliverance, twelve-year-old Taemon bears the burden of responsibility for the fate of its people. With society in disarray, his family missing, and tensions looming with the mysterious Republik, Taemon confronts the startling discovery that he alone can still use psi--and that it comes with a price.