A Swan in the Fire (The Book of Ashes, Book 1)
In a world where reality is a carefully crafted illusion, Jonah Reed is an artist who refuses to conform. Trapped in a dystopian society where the elite control everything-media, government, even thought-he discovers a glitch in the system that reveals the truth: humanity is not free, but imprisoned in a simulated existence, while the real world has been abandoned to ruin.
Hunted for his defiance, Jonah's only ally is Eleanor Vale, a woman with visions of a destiny she does not yet understand. As they uncover the dark forces behind the illusion-elite rulers who worship something far more sinister-Jonah must choose between comfort and truth, survival and sacrifice.
But the truth comes at a cost. And in the end, saving the world may mean losing everything he loves.
A Swan in the Fire is a gripping dystopian thriller filled with haunting imagery, prophetic themes, and a tragic rebellion against a world that doesn't want to wake up. Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games, 1984, and Brave New World.