The next compelling book in the Adaptation saga. Ottavio forms an uneasy alliance with his liberators, the Vigils, after his escape from Houston Corps. Discontent to be restrained by their rules, he is assisted by Sister Hanif to break back into Houston Corps. Ryan is tested in his dealings with the Directors. Father Abraham, Marcus and Kahira each attempt to teach him their own spin on what it means to be a Director. Putting his biomechanical modifications...