Centuries after the last human war, Earth is ruled not by people, but by their legacy: the Evo, a new species engineered from human and animal DNA, and guided by the enigmatic Guardians-androids programmed to protect, nurture, and eventually relinquish control. Seven vast colonies rise where old cities once stood, each a marvel of technology and hope. But as Commencement Day approaches-the moment when the Guardians must step aside-unrest simmers beneath the surface.Goldie, a mutant...