It's always darkest before dawn. Lost Town is being rebuilt in the wake of tragedy. With no connection to Earth for three months, Caesar has the chance to regroup and determine the threat level from Lithos. John can't shake the sensation that the worst is yet to come, and it's confirmed when Anders and Haley leave to investigate a potential second alien tower on Arcadia. While Harrison takes a step back, Amelia must keep the peace between the rogue agents who are putting their mission in danger. Meanwhile on Earth, Summer is contacted by a mysterious stranger who predicts a looming invasion. Deception is the fifth novel in the LOST TOWN series, and the stakes have never been higher. From the best-selling author of The Event, Lost Contact, and The Other Place.