”This story was thrilling and kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. Reminiscent of the Hunger Games, the Giver and Divergent all in one.” —Brittany M.  A THRILLING DYSTOPIAN SCI-FI ADVENTURE FULL OF UNEXPECTED TURNS.  A utopian city in the Texas desert promises a life of ease and luxury… but at what cost?  Barin Johnson has three goals in life: avoid the bullies, make enough money to help his mom pay rent, and somehow, someway, make it to college.  Meanwhile in Denver, Masia Halloway’s life is suddenly upended when her father’s investigation into the ATLAS Corporation threatens Masia and her mother Theresa. They flee Denver, ending up in New Mexico.  With ATLAS hot on their tails, Masia and Theresa adopt the pseudonyms Melody and Melinda Williams. “Melody” and Barin become fast friends, though Masia hides her identity and the truth about ATLAS.  When ATLAS completes construction of a utopian city in the Texas desert and offers Barin a scholarship to attend college within the complex, Barin doesn’t hesitate, leaving behind his mother and Masia to pursue his destiny. Unimaginable luxury is heaped upon him, and Barin thinks life has never been more perfect.  But ATLAS is not the benign benefactor they claim to be. Cyber attacks cripple the country’s infrastructure, and those left outside the complex must fight desperately for survival.  As the chaos outside the complex unfolds, Barin must risk everything to save those he loves—if he doesn't lose himself in the process.  A fantastic dystopian adventure packed with adventure and mystery. Fans of The Hunger Games, The Giver, and Divergent will love the mind of L.M. White.