The sequel to Dark Pawn. Balance has returned and Claudia has assumed her rightful place. But her work as the Dark Lady has only just begun, and she must navigate battlefields both literal and political to retain her power and her life.

This is a modern fantasy. There are no vamps, witches, wizards, fairies, magicians, elves or goblins. Absolutely no heroes wielding jewelled swords! Alpha, an orphan, has lost one parent to her psychic powers. She's terrified to use them again, but is forced to as events unfold at the children's home she lives in. But now someone else knows what she can do - and wants to use her.

Neither Light nor Darkness can exist without the other. When the forces of Light shatter the Darkness and plunge the world into eternal summer, Claudia Rosemont is given the difficult choice. Accept the powers of a god, and turn her back on everything she once knew and believed, or watch her entire world crumble before her eyes.

Fifty teens from all around the nation have been hand picked to be the first generation of augmented soldiers trained in a virtual world. Some had no choice, others were unique, and others wanted to serve their country. Whatever their reasons they will have to let go of their humanity if they are to be the best. But how much will they fall before they achieve greatness?"