Hope and Lies: The Abredea Series Book One (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781960659026)

A secret rebellion rages.

Generations ago a plague ravaged the world. Grey-Stars rose from the ruins, formed the country of Pangaea, and created a society of peace and order. The caste system maintains this peace, and the Grey-Stars maintain the castes.

Now, the lower castes fight against their subjugation. A small portion of the population begins to discover rare abilities, supernatural powers that aid in the battle for equality and justice, but the Grey-Stars won't let go of their supremacy without a fight.

A Grey-Star turns traitor, serving as a rebel captain and using her alter ability to get revenge against her own people for the atrocities they've committed. Despite her skill as a soldier and her power as an alter, desperation grows. What will it take to turn the tide? Her efforts never seem like enough, and war demands sacrifice.

A young woman goes through the Coding and is plunged to the lowest caste of society. While navigating a world entirely new to her, she discovers the reality of Pangaea is not what she was taught. Finding a family, and finding herself, she realizes just how far she will go to keep her new friends safe.

A runaway is cursed by his own gift. Drowning in a sea of emotion. When hope is lost, can he be the leader his brother always thought he was... or will he succumb to his grief and lose his way?