The Wisdom Blues

Rebellion in Wisdom! The near-disaster in Phoenix spawned far-reaching consequences. Now Jason Taggart and his special group of fellow students know how bad the world really is. They're aware of the choices they must make in the next few years but as yet that is still in the future. Their present is still upon them and resentment festers among them. The over-arching Brolly Corporation is using them for social experimentation while trying to keep them dutifully in line.
Now pushed over the top by a classic TV series, the students of Wisdom have finally had enough. Led by Jason they hand the company an ultimatum: fix things or else. Fearful of losing their greatest weapon in the battle for humanity, the company agrees.
Meanwhile, in the city of Portland, evil bubbles and brews. A minor earthquake breached the prison holding an ancient entity of evil and destruction. The creature itself cannot escape but it can and does begin to exert its influence through the small crack of opportunity. Unknowingly, a pair of detectives track the series of bizarre murders leading to more danger than they really want to find.
Things come to a head when the students receive a well-earned vacation they decide to spend in Portland. Fueled by a campaign visit from the Vice President, riots bloom. The rioters themselves are little more than combat-zombies with aggression powered by tainted drugs courtesy of the foul spirit that desires nothing more than escape, death and destruction. The only thing standing between disaster and salvation is the Children of Wisdom.