In this richly layered and relentlessly exciting conclusion to The Great Game, Edward Exeter accepts the destiny that has been prophesied for him in the strange, alternate world called Nextdoor -- a far-flung outpost of British imperialism where earthborn mortals possess the powers of gods. His decision to assume the mantle and responsibilities of Liberator has turned old friends into foes and enemies into acolytes -- and has made him the target in a seemingly unending series of betrayals and murderous plots. But Exeter has learned the Game well in his short time in Nextdoor -- far better than his adversaries could ever imagine -- and he plays it boldly to its unexpected, worlds-shattering conclusion in a remarkable adventure that ingeniously explores religion, ethics, and the human condition.