In this sequel to the international bestselling sci-fi thriller Invasion of Angels, survivors of an angelic apocalypse begin to piece together what remains of the modern world. When a group of people try to capture Penryn's sister Paige, thinking she is a monster, the situation escalates into a bloody massacre. Paige disappears. People are terrified. Broken-hearted mom. Penryn drives around the streets of San Francisco looking for Paige. Why are the streets so deserted? Where is everyone? Her search leads her into the heart of the angels' secret plans, where she accidentally learns about their motivations, as well as the terrifying truth about how far they are willing to go. Meanwhile, Raffi is hunting for his wings. Without them, he cannot join the angels, cannot take his rightful place as one of their leaders. When he is forced to choose between his wings and the life of Penryn, what will he choose?