The ten percent became the one percent, and, in the future, it becomes one man, who rules the nation, retitling it-New America. New America has two classes of people: The Chosen and the commoners. The Chosen are few and live in safeguarded communities with pristine gardens, lavish homes, great walls, and armed guards. Derrick King is Chosen and loves everything about it from the daily devotions to the patriotic songs to the Chosen Doctrine. Although he fears the commoners, he is safe within the secure perimeter of Pacific Edge. His life is perfect. Until he makes a single mistake, and the Tribunal Exiles him to the commoner's world.