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Book 5 begins in a tragic meeting with Elise's Papa, a new complication in this interwoven story. Never fear, he survives with quiet strength. Naomi begs to show her reformation. Hmmm. Many changes in this book, with connections and some new crises! Let's follow Elise in her chaotic journey across the lightest highs and the darkest lows in her determined effort to save those who are in desperate need, whether human or otherwise. The folks heard the General announce democratic elections and they're going all tilt for it, and of course Elise is a candidate for the southern areas. Can the citizens now have pets? Trees? Gardens? Will the poor regolith with no nutrients support anything? New inventions too! Unfortunately the alien-haters are still around and plan to rid themselves of the alien contamination. Who will they target?