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The Athena Package
I was nobody in a world that wanted to keep me that way. Time to prove them wrong.
I've accepted my place at the bottom as a red band. Work double shifts. Save every data credit. Maybe one day I'll afford that CNA certification and give my family something better than survival.
Then my sister Rayda disappears.
The ransom note doesn't ask for money—it demands the Athena Package, something I've never heard of. It’s hard to find out the truth about what it is. A weapon? A gold band?
I'm not supposed to access restricted databases. I'm not supposed to work with a blue band like Breckett or trust anyone outside the color of my band. I'm definitely not supposed to discover that other people have been kidnapped, all demanding the same impossible ransom.
But I'm done following the rules.
Every search pulls me deeper into a conspiracy that's rotting our world from the inside out. And now I'm racing against kidnappers, the government, and people I thought I could trust. Because I've finally learned what the Athena Package really is—and why some people would kill to keep it buried while others would burn the world to set it free.
My sister is counting on me to save her. But do I have the strength to do what it takes?
Trust no one. Question everything. The truth will cost you more than you know.
This dystopian YA fast-paced thriller is a clean coming-of-age story set in the near future with a strong female lead. It features a girl with strong sibling relationships who must navigate heartbreak, choices, and family dynamics as she goes on adventure to unravel the mystery of the rebellion that is growing against the government that has oppressed society into a caste system.
I've accepted my place at the bottom as a red band. Work double shifts. Save every data credit. Maybe one day I'll afford that CNA certification and give my family something better than survival.
Then my sister Rayda disappears.
The ransom note doesn't ask for money—it demands the Athena Package, something I've never heard of. It’s hard to find out the truth about what it is. A weapon? A gold band?
I'm not supposed to access restricted databases. I'm not supposed to work with a blue band like Breckett or trust anyone outside the color of my band. I'm definitely not supposed to discover that other people have been kidnapped, all demanding the same impossible ransom.
But I'm done following the rules.
Every search pulls me deeper into a conspiracy that's rotting our world from the inside out. And now I'm racing against kidnappers, the government, and people I thought I could trust. Because I've finally learned what the Athena Package really is—and why some people would kill to keep it buried while others would burn the world to set it free.
My sister is counting on me to save her. But do I have the strength to do what it takes?
Trust no one. Question everything. The truth will cost you more than you know.
This dystopian YA fast-paced thriller is a clean coming-of-age story set in the near future with a strong female lead. It features a girl with strong sibling relationships who must navigate heartbreak, choices, and family dynamics as she goes on adventure to unravel the mystery of the rebellion that is growing against the government that has oppressed society into a caste system.
294 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 31, 2025
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April 4, 2026
A Compelling Thriller with Surprising Twists
While this isn't my usual genre, I found myself completely pulled into the story. The plot flows effortlessly, and there came a point where I just didn't want to put it down. Reading a story set in Colorado, written by a Colorado author, added an extra layer of enjoyment for me.
The narrative is well-crafted, the twists are genuinely unexpected, and I appreciated the clean, family-friendly style. It’s a compelling coming-of-age story with a great lead character. I’m already looking forward to Book 2!
While this isn't my usual genre, I found myself completely pulled into the story. The plot flows effortlessly, and there came a point where I just didn't want to put it down. Reading a story set in Colorado, written by a Colorado author, added an extra layer of enjoyment for me.
The narrative is well-crafted, the twists are genuinely unexpected, and I appreciated the clean, family-friendly style. It’s a compelling coming-of-age story with a great lead character. I’m already looking forward to Book 2!
January 13, 2026
High-energy thriller
Non-stop action in this imaginative, clean dystopian thriller, perfect for male and female teens. The plot twists come fast and furious. Great for a weekend binge.
Non-stop action in this imaginative, clean dystopian thriller, perfect for male and female teens. The plot twists come fast and furious. Great for a weekend binge.
January 19, 2026
Great book
I really enjoyed the thoughtful characters and the fast pace storyline. I couldn't put it down. I am looking forward to the next book!
I really enjoyed the thoughtful characters and the fast pace storyline. I couldn't put it down. I am looking forward to the next book!
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