Resist the Machine

by C.D. Verhoff

Like all Avants, Clara Spinner's genetic code, future occupation and date of death have been predetermined by the government. So when her innermost desires conflict with her rigidly planned life, she must hide them or risk losing everything.

Fresh out of the academy, she loathes her new assignment as a medical technician, but those who complain tend to disappear, so what can she do? Deciding to make the best of it, she works hard to become one of the top techs at the hospital, specializing in the use of memory retrieval equipment. As her skills gain recognition, she begins to make peace with the system until the day a loved one vanishes without a trace.

Seeking answers, Clara's retrieves a memory nobody was supposed to see. Suspense with a touch of romance—Avant Nation will take you on a thought-provoking ride into the near future.

Genres: Young Adult, Science Fiction, Dystopia, Futuristic

Paperback

First published March 17, 2015

About the author

I live in rural Ohio with my husband and our two teenagers. I've worn many hats over the course of my life, including: retail clerk, elementary school teacher, medical lab processor, registered rep in insurance and finance. My reading tastes are eclectic, but when I write my own stories they usually contain elements of fantasy, science fiction or the paranormal. Thank you for stopping by.