In the meticulously optimized city of Veridia, every decision, movement, and emotion is guided by the all-powerful Chronos Engine. Auditor Jude has spent his life ensuring the system runs flawlessly-until a chance discovery reveals that those who stray from perfection simply disappear. As he uncovers the hidden truth behind the city's flawless order, Jude must choose between the safety of obedience and the dangerous freedom of independent thought in a world where even curiosity is a crime.
