Prosper English (who enrolled Cadel in the first place) is in jail for myriad offenses Cadel Piggott has round-the-clock surveillance so hell be safe until he testifies against Prosper English. But nobody seems to want Cadel. Not Fiona his social worker; not Saul Greeniaus the detective assigned to protect him. When he is approached by the head of Genius Squad--a group formed to investigate GenoME one of Darkkons pet projects--Cadel is dubious Genius Squad can offer him a real home and all the technology his heart desires. But why cant he bring himself to tell Saul what the group is really up to? And how can Genius Squad protect Cadel once Prosper English breaks out of jail?