Before the war even begins, there seems to be no escape for Liz...After a trauma filled experience that resulted in several of their group being taken by The Elected, Liz, and her friends must fight to stay alive on their search for The Elected Headquarters.With a bad guy in tow, two forces after them, and a map to a place they have never been, this small group will stop at nothing to get back what is theirs.As time goes by and Jake and Liz grow stronger, they must decide if they can ever trust outside forces again.With a place called I.O.U.S.C. or Wonder Shield, and a deadly process called The Purifying on the horizon, the small group of unassuming heroes might be in for more than they bargained for.Can a life full of twists and turns lead this group to safety, and to where the taken members of their family may be, or will there be even more danger waiting for them around each corner?This young adult dystopian novel continues with the next installment as Liz and her friends try to make it to The Elected Headquarters. Fans of The Hunger Games and Divergent will love this series!