This volume explores Raina's origins. Jacob owns Cronex, the largest and most powerful corporation of the 25th century, and his fiancée is Raina, sister of Roland and Reggie. She is in charge of the company's security: a lethal, highly efficient soldier and expert in industrial espionage.
Raina maintains a complex relationship with everyone, especially Roland, the lead scientist developing Cronex's nanotechnology, capable of curing diseases, healing wounds, and prolonging life. Although Roland fears the ethical implications of this advancement, Raina constantly pressures him to complete his project.
After a horrific accident leaves them on the brink of death, Roland is forced to cross all his ethical boundaries to save Raina and Jacob. Upon awakening, Jacob threatens Roland, saying he will force him to complete his treatment and kidnap his family. In response, Roland and Rachel gather Rae, Richie, and Rodney to escape to the past through the Time Zone Witness Program, a witness protection program run by Roland's brother, Reggie.
On Halloween night, Raina finally discovers her family's time-traveling location and attacks them. Roland agrees to leave with her on the condition that she doesn't harm anyone, but Raina, desperate to save herself and Jacob, is prepared to kill anyone necessary.
To return to the 25th century, Roland modifies Richie's exoskeleton with the promise of finishing their cures there using this unethical technology. However, it's all a trap: Roland causes the exoskeleton to explode with them inside, leaving Roland's own fate hanging in the balance.
A spectacular volume, packed with emotion, suspense, and chases, with a breathtaking ending.
Art
Full of details and many textures that provide an interesting and mesmerizing organic effect, all this achieves a futuristic and somewhat terrifying tone.