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Internal Defense #2.5
The First Unforgivable Thing
When a dissident working undercover as an interrogator is ordered to torture a confession from the only girl he's ever loved, he chooses to defy both the totalitarian regime and the resistance by helping her escape--but she has an agenda of her own...
This dystopian novella is approximately 14,000 words long, or about 50 print pages. Set in the world of the Internal Defense series, it takes place between Necessary Sacrifices and the upcoming No Return, but can also be read as a stand-alone story.
This dystopian novella is approximately 14,000 words long, or about 50 print pages. Set in the world of the Internal Defense series, it takes place between Necessary Sacrifices and the upcoming No Return, but can also be read as a stand-alone story.
- GenresDystopia
40 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 17, 2013
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Zoe Cannon
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Zoe Cannon may or may not be a supervillain out to conquer the world through writing. When not writing, she can be found perfecting her schemes for world domination, plotting against her archenemies, and staying up too late reading a book. Her secret lair is rumored to be located somewhere in southern New Hampshire.
Zoe Cannon may or may not be a supervillain out to conquer the world through writing. When not writing, she can be found perfecting her schemes for world domination, plotting against her archenemies, and staying up too late reading a book. Her secret lair is rumored to be located somewhere in southern New Hampshire.
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July 2, 2017
This novella is heart breaking.
December 16, 2013
(I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review)
ABOUT THE BOOK:
"When a dissident working undercover as an interrogator is ordered to torture a confession from the only girl he’s ever loved, he chooses to defy both the totalitarian regime and the resistance by helping her escape—but she has an agenda of her own...
This New Adult dystopian novella is approximately 14,000 words long, or about 50 print pages. Set in the world of the Internal Defense series, it takes place between Necessary Sacrifices and the upcoming No Return, but can also be read as a stand-alone story.
This novella is also available as part of the Darkest Worlds charity anthology."
MY THOUGHTS:
This novella switches away from Becca, and introduces us to Lucas. It continues with Becca obviously working in the background, and recruiting so called Dissidents from within Internal. If you like Dystopian novels, you will love this novella.
THE STRUCTURE:
This is a short book of about 50 pages, and I read it in one short sitting. It is well written, and proofed to a high standard. The plot and pace are both good and pitched just right. The ending is well rounded, yet leaves room for the sequel. It is written from the POV of a new character, Lucas.
SUMMARY:
Again, this book is filled with difficult choices, and plot twists. An entertaining read, with no overt violence or sexuality. I'll be looking out for more from this author, and eagerly await the release of the fourth book in this series, which is due out in 2014.
ABOUT THE BOOK:
"When a dissident working undercover as an interrogator is ordered to torture a confession from the only girl he’s ever loved, he chooses to defy both the totalitarian regime and the resistance by helping her escape—but she has an agenda of her own...
This New Adult dystopian novella is approximately 14,000 words long, or about 50 print pages. Set in the world of the Internal Defense series, it takes place between Necessary Sacrifices and the upcoming No Return, but can also be read as a stand-alone story.
This novella is also available as part of the Darkest Worlds charity anthology."
MY THOUGHTS:
This novella switches away from Becca, and introduces us to Lucas. It continues with Becca obviously working in the background, and recruiting so called Dissidents from within Internal. If you like Dystopian novels, you will love this novella.
THE STRUCTURE:
This is a short book of about 50 pages, and I read it in one short sitting. It is well written, and proofed to a high standard. The plot and pace are both good and pitched just right. The ending is well rounded, yet leaves room for the sequel. It is written from the POV of a new character, Lucas.
SUMMARY:
Again, this book is filled with difficult choices, and plot twists. An entertaining read, with no overt violence or sexuality. I'll be looking out for more from this author, and eagerly await the release of the fourth book in this series, which is due out in 2014.
April 4, 2015
No annoying Becca!! I am on board! I actually liked this more than the full length books so far. I am looking forward to reading more about Lucas in the 3rd book.
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