Sylvie O'Brien has made a deal with The City's most powerful Information Architect: Joseph will provide safe passage to the mainland in exchange for midwifery services for his wife. The only problem is natural birth is a violation of the Biocratic Mandate and Sylvie is considered an enemy of the state.
When she chooses to attend one final illegal birth, the fallout thrusts her into the dark fringe beyond The City's control. Alone...