The next compelling book in the Adaptation saga. Ottavio forms an uneasy alliance with his liberators, the Vigils, after his escape from Houston Corps. Discontent to be restrained by their rules, he is assisted by Sister Hanifé to break back into Houston Corps. Ryan is tested in his dealings with the Directors. Father Abraham, Marcus and Kahira each attempt to teach him their own spin on what it means to be a Director. Putting his biomechanical modifications to good use, Ottavio fights to thwart the Director's latest assault on mankind, while Ryan struggles against his conscience as he discovers just how far mankind could regress if left untended. In Adaptation - Part 2 Ryan is forced to question what it is to be an adult. His inner turmoil is in stark contrast to the requirements that the Directors place upon him. Ottavio's freedom comes at a cost. He must learn to control himself, and his modifications, if he is to be anything more than a biomechanical freak.