The New World Series by Asher D. Payne

After the Fall, the last remnants of humanity cling to the illusion of safety the fortified walls cast. The world beyond is a wasteland deemed unsafe by government officials, and overrun by the infected—Runners, Rebels and Scavengers—the results of failed experimentation and burning opposition. As a Venturer, Astrid is one of the few wearing the badge of protection, daring to face the dangers of the Wilds on missions sanctioned by authorities... moreAfter the Fall, the last remnants of humanity cling to the illusion of safety the fortified walls cast. The world beyond is a wasteland deemed unsafe by government officials, and overrun by the infected—Runners, Rebels and Scavengers—the results of failed experimentation and burning opposition. As a Venturer, Astrid is one of the few wearing the badge of protection, daring to face the dangers of the Wilds on missions sanctioned by authorities. Delving further into their webs of secrecy, she begins to question the intentions of those in power. When Astrid crosses paths with the Most Wanted power user, a man whose name sparks rebellion, the fragile lines between enemy and ally blur. To protect those she loves, Astrid may have to confront not only the horrors of the Wilds, but the shadows of her own secrets, and the man who holds the key to unraveling them. less

"Will Onyx's fight ignite a new era or freedom, or will the shadows of his past extinguish the flame of the rebellion? ". The As the Governments most powerful soldier, Onyx's decisions shape many fates. Yet, behind closed doors corruption brews, setting stage for the revolution. The Imprisoned by the regime he once served, Onyx grapples with the weight of his past and the dawning truth of why he is so deeply desired by those in power... more"Will Onyx's fight ignite a new era or freedom, or will the shadows of his past extinguish the flame of the rebellion? ". The As the Governments most powerful soldier, Onyx's decisions shape many fates. Yet, behind closed doors corruption brews, setting stage for the revolution. The Imprisoned by the regime he once served, Onyx grapples with the weight of his past and the dawning truth of why he is so deeply desired by those in power. The In the wilds, Onyx's voice becomes a rallying cry for revolution, uniting the scattered and fearful. Yet, as enemies surface, the path to freedom grows increasingly intangible. less