Mariel Stern

The western United States has fractured into the Republic, a militarized nation locked in a perpetual state of war. Fifteen-year-old June is a brilliant prodigy born into the Republic's highest elite, destined for a glowing career in the military's upper echelons. On the other side of the tracks, fifteen-year-old Day was born in the unforgiving slums and is now the nation's most notorious criminal. Their vastly different paths have no reason to cross until June's beloved older brother is murdered, and Day is named the prime suspect. Caught in a lethal game of cat and mouse, June seeks relentless vengeance while Day scrambles to keep his hidden family alive. But as you navigate their collision course, shocking truths begin to surface. Together, they uncover the sinister secrets their government is desperate to hide. Brace yourself for a breathless journey filled with intense action, shifting alliances, and a fight for survival.