Mericon-home of the Empire that formed when America collapsed-offers everything you could want, as long as you have money, connections, and a healthy respect for the Imperial soldiers that could drag you from your family at any time. To escape capture by Imperial soldiers, 16-year-old Eridale Storm takes her younger sister and leaves the only home she's ever known. Her only hope is to find safety with the rebel Freedom Fighters. Her decision to run, drags Eridale into the conflict between the Empire and the rebels. With each step, she gains hints about her heritage and the questions pile up. Caught between the tangled threads of deception, rebellion, and treachery, Eridale struggles to find out who she really is. The closer to the truth she gets, the bigger the target on her back. Finding the truth could lead the country back to freedom or shackled under the imperial throne forever. Will Eridale find the truth and find a way to free Mericon as well? Click the at the top and see what the Storm will bring. "Author Melanie Mason was able to make a story and world of her own creation, and a fantastic creation it is too. There is intrigue, adventure, mystery, betrayal, survival and a bit of romance (but it is quite understated, which I found refreshing.) The world which Melanie Mason describes is well done and I am able to understand and appreciate where they are at all times geographically. Overall this book is a fun read, I finished it all in one setting much to the chagrin of my family. It was clean, exciting and offered a refreshing take on the teen post apocalyptic genre. I look forward to the rest of the series!" - Books Bits-N-Bobs "A page turner you don't want to miss! An adventure we feel we lived." - Amy Martinson " Loved this book! Mason's skillful world-building shines with the creation of an apocalyptic America torn apart by natural disaster and ideology. Sacrifices are made and heroes emerge as rival factions battle for the future of Mericon." - WCJ "The next big thing in YA dystopian fiction. Showing a future America, it has a strong female main character, a civilization and countryside changed by disaster, freedom fighters, and truly scary bad guys, or are they?" - T. Deighton "I like the mystery and intrigue and how she follows her instincts to make the decisions that are right for her." - Susan A. "I loved this book & I cant wait to read the next! I looked forward to reading every day & I'm sad that I finished it!" - Amazon Customer "A page turner from the beginning, relatable characters with an adventure ahead! The bond between sisters is so strong and love is complicated! I recommend this book to anyone that enjoys a good adventure!" Sheree "Dystopian novels give the writer full creative rein, and Mason has chomped down on the bit to create strong female protagonists and a unique story among the forest of dystopian novels." Joan Enders "If you're one who really gets into books, be prepared to have your feelings messed with through out this entire book." - Jordan Homer-Palmer For updates and new releases, sign up for my newsletter at https: //melaniemasonauthor.com.