A dystopian novel set 46 years after a war with an alien invader. Amidst the ruins of disintegrated nations, new ones emerged. Doulos and Egalite are two rival countries. Doulos's new government built a secret facility called the Willow Lock to study and understand the aliens, resulting in a list of questions. This list drives the Willow Lock's director, Theta. Now, only one question remains unsolved-question 17. At the Willow Lock, Cory (the intern), Gwen (the Egalite spy), and Peyton (the human lab rat) will cross paths with Theta and her mission to solve question 17. This story is perfect for fans of dystopian worlds, science fiction, and fantasy.