They're the "lucky" ones-the ten percent of the world's population who managed to survive the ravages of global warming. But in the face of worldwide destruction, with the earth's surface no longer compatible with human life, these men, women, and children soon found themselves with no other choice than to move underground.
Established by the Central Administration (CA), a collection of powerful international corporations, the Layers were meant to provide a temporary refuge until the surface was once again safe to inhabit. Several decades later, citizens are growing wary of the CA's militaristic control-and rumors that the earth is beginning to heal are sparking an underground rebellion.
Meanwhile, in the dome-like dwelling encompassing the remaining population of the Arctic north, a deadly pandemic is taking hold. After the dome leader, Aniak, disappears while on a journey to find life-saving medication, his fourteen-year-old daughter, Eva, develops a plan of her own-and boldly heads south over stormy seas.
Upon her arrival, Eva joins forces with several members of the growing rebellion as the truth about the surface is finally revealed-but thwarting the CA's control proves to be more dangerous than they ever imagined.
About the Author: Stefania Maggi is originally from Milan, Italy, and currently lives in Ottawa, Canada, with her son, Leonardo, and their dog, Lulu. An author, university professor, and community-based researcher, Maggi continues to teach and research in the areas of youth advocacy and children's rights, as well as early childhood education and arts-based research methods.
