The unimaginable has happened - Longevity, the drug that is supposed to guarantee eternal youth, isn't working. A virus is sweeping the country, killing many in its wake, and Longevity is powerless to fight it.

The Outside is frightened, death is suddenly a possibility and Pincent Pharma need someone to blame.The Underground are accused of deliberately contaminating a batch of the drugs and Peter and Anna are hunted down.

But someone knows the truth . . . Will they speak up or watch as everything is torn to pieces?The thrilling conclusion to the brilliant dystopian trilogy that began with The Declaration.

For fans of The Hunger Games.