This is a sequel to The Angel of Chicago, which can be found at: https://bigclosetr.us/topshelf/book-page/72883/angel-chicago

Sometimes your own worst enemy is yourself. This can apply to groups as well as to individuals. Mannequin is learning and growing, and Aaron/Malak is pleased, both with Mannequin's progress and how several of his other projects are going. However, there are empowered in the world who aren't content with the slow, corrective and additive route.

The Emergent feel they are the inheritors of the Earth, and at best care little for normal humans or those empowered who do care for the cattle. Aaron finds himself at odds with them. With his group of helpers he fights on many levels to protect both the world at large and his own interests from attacks by this rogue group.