John Kennedy, an average 16-year-old, living in a dystopian like future, is suddenly thrust into a new world, one that is ruled by the Administration, a group of terrorists - men, women, and children - who have given their lives to taking over the world. Soon after John is captured by the Administration, he manages to escape and become part of the Resistance, a group of individuals who have their eyes set on bringing the Downfall of the Administration. In a shocking conclusion to the first book in the two-part Downfall Series, will John bring the Downfall upon the Administration? Or, will he bring the Downfall upon himself?