Skin City has been liberated, offering a flicker of hope to all who live in the wasteland that times are changing. But it has been a Pyrrhic victory, one coming at great cost to the few remaining that seek to carry on the fight. War looms on the horizon as the survivors now seek to take the fight against the overwhelming might of Thorne Industries. Rin Takahashi finds herself thrust into the spotlight at the forefront of the struggle, one which she never wanted, yet feels honor-bound to carry on in memory of a fallen friend. Meanwhile, Marcus strives to save the woman he loves from the soulless corporation that threatens to consume them both. And James Mason nears the end of a long road, attempting to make things right after a lifetime where so much went wrong. These three find themselves in a desperate battle as they seek to topple Thorne Industries in a war that will shake the foundations of the continent. Extensis Vitae: Empire of Dust is the thrilling conclusion of the gritty, action-packed Extensis Vitae series.