As book three of MONARCH RISING opens, a ruthless leader rises to the head of the Council. Using super-technology , the new leader is building a laser weapon with the fire power to wipe out the entire Alliance all over One World in a single blast. Meanwhile, Kookie and his companions are using their own super-intelligence with help from Above to usher in a new world of love and freedom . In an electrifying race against time between the Alliance and the Council, the dark lord, Lucifer, has a secret "fire" plan of his own. Each side is preparing for the ultimate Armageddon confrontation , in the shocking climax of ARISE.