Official fiction based on the Assassin's Creed game! Nothing in Owen's life has been right since his father died in prison; accused of a crime Owen is certain he didn't commit. Monroe; the IT guy at school; might finally bring Owen the means to clear his father's name by letting him use an Animus-a device that lets users explore genetic memories buried within their own DNA. During a simulation; Owen uncovers the existence of a powerful relic long considered a legend-the Trident of Eden. Now two secret organizations will stop at nothing to take possession of this artifact-the Brotherhood of Assassins and the Templar Order. It becomes clear the only way to save himself is to find the Trident first. Under the guidance of Monroe; Owen and a group of other teenagers go into a memory they all share within their DNA: the 1863 Draft Riots in New York City. Owen and his companions will find themselves tested on the violent streets of New York; and their experiences in the past will have far-reaching consequences in the present. The explosive first book in the trilogy based on the Assassin's Creed game. Part historical fiction; part tie-in; this novel creates an all-new narrative fans of the video games will love.