From the author of How to Survive at the End of the World: The third installment of a story of triumph against all odds-in a world where everything is odd.

When Matt was first sent to Gaia-a lifeless garden planet that had been consumed by system meddling-his only goal was to stay alive. Through a combination of grit, ingenuity, and a lot of help from his guardian, Lucy, he's managed to not only survive the worst but also thrive in a way that's revived the original Gaians.

Now, others need Matt's help as well. He once had a choice between Gaia and Ra'Zor, also known as the "Realm of One Thousand Bleedings." He picked Gaia, but these days Ra'Zor is calling to him. Teleporting to the new planet, he finds himself at rock bottom in terms of both power and knowledge.

The challenges don't stop there. Ra'Zor is replete with hosts of demons who kill humans without mercy, led by a demon lord who's nigh invincible. For the humans' part, the masterminding Church seems to have an agenda of its own . . . one that doesn't exactly sit right with Matt. On the other hand, the system running the planet seems to really, really like him. And that's what scares him the most.