Book excerpt: In a future where death is merely a doorway, control over reincarnation has become the most dangerous weapon. Screed is a key member of a covert resistance, battling against a ruthless system that dictates who is reborn and who is erased from existence. Under the iron fist of Marek, the Reincarnation Police ruthlessly enforce this brutal regime, manipulating life and death to maintain power among the elite. When Screed's team uncovers Marek's chilling plan to rewrite the rules of reincarnation, they find themselves thrust into a perilous fight—not just against a tyrant, but to dismantle the very system that enslaves them. As betrayals cut deep and loyalties are pushed to their limits, the distinction between survival and sacrifice becomes dangerously blurred. To bring Marek down, they must confront not only their enemies but also the darkness lurking within themselves. The rebellion's only chance lies in breaking the cycle of oppression before they become mere pawns in Marek's game. The battle for the control of life and death has begun—and failure is not an option.