In part two of the epic conclusion of the science fiction trilogy that began with <IT>The Reality Dysfunction<RO> and <IT>The Neutronium Alchemist<RO>, the Confederation collapses, satanist Quinn Dexter unleashes a powerful force of evil to bring about apocalypse, and Joshua Calvert and Syrinx search for an alien god who may hold the key to stopping him. Reprint.