A gripping YA adventure about courage, freedom, and the fight to stay human. One boy. One secret. One chance to reclaim the soul of the world. The antidote to delusion. When Liam Ryan’s grandfather dies—leaving behind a cryptic final message—Liam inherits more than grief. He inherits a secret powerful enough to threaten the corrupt leaders who control what’s left of America. A secret not just of survival or rebellion—but of existence itself. The world is changing—and not for the better. Corruption runs deep, and the hope that once held society together is slipping away. In the midst of this chaos, Liam holds the key to something that could shift the balance—and the forces that want him silenced will stop at nothing to ensure he never gets the chance. They’ll stop at nothing to make sure his voice is never heard. Targeted by two ruthless conspirators determined to “adopt” and enslave him at the sinister Green Meadow Farm, Liam makes an impossible choice: Run—or lose everything. Armed with nothing but instinct, determination, a lightning-fast black stallion named Comet, and a fiercely loyal cat named Apache, Liam escapes into the Colorado wilderness. What starts as a desperate flight for survival becomes a life-changing journey into truth, identity, and the real meaning of resistance. In a fractured nation on the brink, Liam’s strongest weapon isn’t rage— It’s insight. Compassion. Quiet, unbreakable integrity. And that makes him dangerous. Perfect for readers who love: • YA novels with heart • Wilderness survival stories • Coming-of-age adventures • Orphan heroes who defy impossible odds • Protagonists who are brave, clever, and deeply human • Stories grounded in nature, truth, and moral courage • Animals as genuine allies, not props • Fast-paced action with emotional depth If you enjoyed The Giver , Hatchet , or The Knife of Never Letting Go , this book will stay with you long after the last page. A different kind of YA hero Liam Ryan isn’t chosen by prophecy. He isn’t armed or trained. He is simply awake—and unwilling to surrender who he is. In a world unraveling, his integrity may be the most dangerous thing of all. An unforgettable YA adventure about courage, freedom, and finding your place in a broken world. Is the key to life—Liam’s, yours, and humanity’s—already lost… or just waiting to be claimed? What does it mean to be alive? What is freedom made of? What is the soul of a world? Scroll up and grab your copy today.