Legend (A Legend Novel, Book 1)

In a future where the western United States has become the Republic, a nation in constant conflict with its neighbors, two fifteen-year-olds from opposite worlds are brought together by a murder. June comes from an elite family in one of the Republic's wealthiest districts and is being trained for a career in the military's highest ranks. Day, born in the slums, is the country's most wanted criminal, though his true motives remain unclear. When June's brother Metias is killed and Day becomes the primary suspect, the two are drawn into a dangerous pursuit. As Day fights to protect his family and June seeks to avenge her brother's death, they uncover unexpected truths about what has connected them. Their investigation reveals the extreme measures their government will take to protect its secrets. The story combines action, suspense, and romance.