Book 1: Dargent, a career diplomat from the ocean cities of a future Earth, is the last, best hope for a far-flung planet in turmoil Arican's global elites have called on Earth's help -- tribes of technology-shunning rebels are wreaking havoc throughout the planet. But when Dargent and his crew of diplomats, mercenaries, and colourful characters descend upon Arican, their mission becomes one of survival against brutal forces and unrelenting chaos. Forced to descend deeper into the darkness of tribal violence and unknown terrain, Dargent must struggle to maintain some semblance of his former humanity -- while doing all he can to protect his ex-girlfriend, fellow diplomat Maria, as well as his new tribemates. Arican's fate rests with Dargent, and soon will Earth's