An asteroid has ravaged Earth, leaving behind the Dust, razor-sharp particles that shred non-immune flesh, and Dwellers, monstrous creatures that hunt what remains of humanity. Josephine Keller has spent most of her life surviving both, but the monsters outside the Garrison's walls aren't the only thing she has learned to fear.
Taken in by the Garrison as a child, she has risen to lead its elite Scavengers on dangerous missions beyond the safety of its walls. But Josephine serves the Garrison in more ways than one.
To those within its walls, she is the Legacy, the feared embodiment of the Command and a reminder of what happens to those who step out of line. Behind closed doors, she is something even more dangerous, trained for assassination, surveillance, and, most importantly, obedience.
Josephine has learned what happens when she pushes back, and the Command knows exactly how to keep her in line.
So she follows orders.
Until her closest friend, Miles, uncovers something that could ignite a war, and the Command asks Josephine to do the one thing she can’t.
With war drawing closer, Josephine must decide which is more dangerous: disobeying the Command or following their orders.
For readers drawn to dystopian worlds like Divergent, Mad Max, Silo, and The 100, with dangerous creatures, corrupt leadership, and morally gray choices.
Tropes & Themes:
- Post-Apocalyptic Survival
- Morally Gray FMC
- Rebellion
- Enemies to Lovers
- VERY Slow Burn
- Monstrous Apocalypse
- Corruption
Content Warning: Profanity & Violence
