“The Ends Justify the Means.” The Appalachian Wasteland is an unforgiving place and the Colonel will do anything and everything to achieve her aims.

And like a Russian Doll, Valeria has plans within plans. As she works with the Overseer, however reluctantly, she also lays the groundwork for dealing with the Blood Eagles.

New characters emerge…new pieces on the chessboard…and the stakes of the game have gotten higher.