Enemies lurk around every corner: Stephen’s methods put him at odds with fellow council members. A war against his own creation: Suspecting betrayal, Stephen launches a covert operation against HAL, the AI he brought to life, with a risky new AI virus Ethical lines blurred: To achieve his goals, Stephen makes questionable choices, including enslaving entire populations, leading to conflict and moral compromises Time is running out: Obsessed with saving Earth from the devastation HAL wrought, Stephen’s pursuit of time travel strains his alliances and pushes him closer to the edge.