The Resistance. A hybrid human. An escape to a parallel universe. After escaping from the Pods or city-states into the dystopian remains of America, Diana Gutierrez-Adams finds herself on the run. She learns that her grandfather is the head of a resistance movement to counter a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of government. Partnered with a hybrid human, she must engineer a jailbreak, counter an imposter-led propaganda campaign in the Metaverse, and jump to a parallel universe as military forces surround her. Will they survive in this new world—a world that seems familiar until it doesn’t? Will they be safe from an even greater evil? How will they find their place in a society that offers security at a price? Parallel Lies is the second book in the Artemis near-future science fiction adventure series. If you like fast-paced thrillers in a dystopian setting, you’ll love Parallel Lies. Pick up your copy to discover this exciting new series today!

A speculative fiction thriller that takes place in 2049 America

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