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by Megan Lynch (Author)
When freedom has a price, who will stand unafraid?
The Metrics government claims success in relocating millions of Unregistered citizens out west, but the truth is far darker. Those who escaped know the horrific reality: their fellow outsiders were murdered, their lives sacrificed for a twisted agenda.
As winter closes in on the hidden monastery, Bristol, Samara, Denver, and Jude realize the weight of keeping their community safe and planning their next escape rests on their shoulders. But even when they finally reach freedom, the political chaos in the new country makes them question if life there is any better than under the Metrics.
As trust fractures and personal goals clash, the four friends must decide: can they overcome the rising tension and work together to build the future they dreamed of, or will the cost of freedom tear them apart?
In this high-stakes thriller, every decision could be their last. Will they stand unafraid, or will they crumble under pressure?
