Enter the world of Eaux: it's a land of flying Arks and jarred Flummox, of underground societies and evil underlings. Individuality wins over conformity here, originality over sameness. But when a maniacal underground ruler threatens to destroy all that is 'different', 16 year old Livi Dixon must lead a group of unlikely allies -- not because of her bravery or abilities -- but out of necessity and fear. Livi's strength is tested, her character revealed, as an attempt to save one life turns into a quest to protect thousands. But is she enough to stop the shapeless evil sinking its teeth into the ones she loves?