DECEPTION
A Divided Novella
Book 1.5 in the Divided Series
The epic and award-winning series continues by author, C.C. Robinson
Published by Manifold Publishing
Everyone has secrets, but the one Sophie learns could destroy the rebellion.
After discovering a secret plot to destroy the Underground, Sophie risks everything to warn its leaders. In the Federated Republic of America, this means leaving a dystopian world of fortified cities to navigate through desolate, nuclear-ravaged lands to reach the Underground’s hidden mountain sanctuary.
But when Sophie arrives at the mountain stronghold, she finds chaos, shocking betrayal, and murder, putting her determination to save the Underground to the ultimate test.
Can Sophie save the Underground and escape with her life, or will her secrets — and the Underground’s hope for freedom — be buried in the mountains forever?
This novella is Book 1.5 of the Divided young adult dystopian series and features a secondary character from the novels. It is best read after Divided Book 1 in the Divided series. Sophie’s side quest story contains no spoilers.
Author’s Content Warning: death on page (secondary character), drugging and kidnapping, being held against one’s own will, and physical violence.
More In The Series:
The future America is divided. Walls separate racial groups inside cities, a madman dictator is bent on ruling the world, and four teens are determined to resist his oppression. Rose, Marcos, Harriet, and Jason are from different areas in Queenstown but have one thing in common – their dreams for a better future, a free future.
In CC Robinson’s Divided series, these four teens must use their unique skills to come together and fight against the oppressive regime. From secret labor camps to the Underground resistance movement to a fight for their nation, they face impossible odds and powerful oppressors.
Each book in the series is a stand-alone adventure that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. If you enjoyed Marie Lu’s Legend series or Pierce Brown’s Red Rising series, you’ll love CC Robinson’s Divided series.
Divided is out now, and Caged is out in June 2025!!
“Satisfying on every level, this dystopian ‘fiction’ alerts all readers to examine possibilities, and in doing so, nearly guaranteeing eagerly awaiting the future novels in this series. Very highly recommended” _ Top 100 Amazon Reviewer, Grady Harp
“It is a gripping tale that delves into the struggle to liberate a nation filled with hazards, showcasing the heroism and fortitude of Marcos and his friends” _ Alireads
About C.C. Robinson
CC Robinson has over two decades’ experience in cross-cultural settings as a medical doctor working in post-civil war nations and as an Associate Pastor at a multi-ethnic congregation led by an African-American man in Cincinnati, the setting for Divided. When she’s not throwing on her superhero cape to save her characters from their dystopian antics, CC enjoys hiking, gardening, dancing, swimming, and driving her jeep through the woods with her husband and three kids.
More information about C.C. can be found at: BOOKS | CCRobinson (ccrobinsonauthor.com)
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