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Another Black man has been murdered by police. Riots are breaking out in downtown Baltimore. Jamal, a budding journalist, grabs his camera and heads out to record the events for his school publication. Before he knows it, he is in the thick of things.
Marco, a talented hacker, connects with Jamal, and together they become victims of a decision by the Governor that involves enclosing the city in a dome that cuts all technology and puts all would-be protestors under a complete lockdown.
Jamal and Marco attempt to connect with Nemesis, a group of hackers, to disable the dome, but control of the city is tight. Police officers are clad in powerful armor using a light source similar to the dome to turn them into a type of robo-cop. There doesn't seem to be any safe place to hide or to plan counterattacks.
Jamal and Marco each take life-threatening risks as they team up with a former soldier named Catherine to help the Black and brown citizens whose lives are under attack.
Author Kosoko Jackson uses visuals ripped from recent headlines to create a fast-paced story with frightening elements predicting a future controlled by politicians with powerful technology only too easy to imagine. The three young heroes' determination and bravery will keep readers turning pages to an exciting conclusion and the possibility of further adventures.
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