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The State
The State
Series · 6 books · 2018-2020
By
M.J. Kaestli
Books in series
#1
Compliant
2018
Sixteen-year-old Freya knows the State has already planned her life under the her job, her apartment, even her future husband and children. When she finds her assigned spouse waiting in her new home, she is forced to accept her fate. Falling for Colin isn’t part of her plan, but there’s something about him Freya can’t resist. When his dark secret threatens their lives, she is forced to weigh her survival against their happiness. Will Freya choose her elite future, or will Colin convince her to sacrifice everything for love? Choose your fate—grab your copy today! Compliant is the first book in a complete 7 book series, told in an overlapping timeline through multiple characters’ point of view. M. J. Kaestli's unique society blends the broken Utopia of Matched with the corruption and stakes of The Hunger Games . In this thrilling dystopian world, Compliant examines the cost of freedom and the power of love. Books in The State
#2
Conflicted
2018
Just when Freya thought her world couldn’t get any darker, the unthinkable happens; an attack on the dome. When Freya is too close to the attack for Victor’s comfort, he reveals a new element of her duties and an entire second level of their world. Hidden in the military underground, she trains to take her safety into her own hands. She soon discovers Victor’s motivations have less to do with her safety and more to do with turning her into a weapon against the rebellion. Fueled with anger, hurt, and fear, Freya leaves the security of the State House walls. Her life spins in a new direction, and she finds strengths she didn’t know she possessed and a long trail of deceit and lies. Compliance is all she’s ever known. Now, her future is conflicted.
#3
Corrupted
2018
Some wounds run so deep, not even time can heal them. Freya is a double agent. Torn between two civilizations, she now questions if every moment will be her last. The Colonists have landed and made their first contact. War looms on the horizon—yet Freya strives to create peace between them. Freya questions if the State and rebellion can ever coexist, or if one side needs to be eliminated. Freya’s conflicted feelings have past. Walking boldly down a dark and corrupted path, she is willing to risk everything, even if it leaves blood on her hands.
#4
Beyond
2019
Hope, a thirteen-year-old prodigy, spends her days developing new technology for the State. On the verge of a world-changing breakthrough, Hope and her research team venture outside the dome to work on a revolutionary new power source. When an explosion kills everyone and robs Hope of her memories, she’s stranded in a hostile land alone and helpless. A small community hidden underground seems like her salvation… but their help comes at a price. How much will Hope sacrifice for her new life outside the dome? Choose your fate—grab your copy today! Beyond is the 4th book in the complete 7 book series, told in an overlapping timeline through multiple characters’ point of view. M. J. Kaestli's unique society blends the broken Utopia of Matched with the corruption and stakes of The Hunger Games . Beyond explores the world outside the dome by those brave enough to survive it. Books in The State
#5
Betrayed
2020
Lies. Betrayal. Rebellion. It all began with Chastity. The daughter of brilliant scientists, Chastity plans to follow in their footsteps and work for The State. She’s never wondered what’s beyond the protective dome covering her city or dreamed of threats lurking on the horizon. When tragedy strikes and she’s thrust into the middle of a brewing rebellion, Chastity discovers nothing is as it seems. She’s forced to face the dark truth of her past. Everyone wants to use her and nobody can be trusted... not even her own family. How can she choose what’s right when she’s betrayed on all sides? Find out where it all started in Book 5 of The State Series. The emotion of the Hunger Games meets the intrigue of Ender’s Game. Decide your fate—buy now.
#6
Conspired
2020
Lewis knows exactly who he a soldier of the State. He throws himself into every assignment with enthusiasm, running into danger without hesitation. When he rescues Freya from an attack, his mission turns to intrigue. Sent undercover to stop the rebellion, Lewis and Freya grow closer. But he begins to fear Freya’s been seduced by the enemy. Will Lewis choose the only woman he’s ever loved over a lifetime of service? Choose your fate—grab your copy today! Conspired is the 6th book in the complete 7 book series, told in an overlapping timeline through multiple characters’ point of view. M. J. Kaestli's unique society blends the broken Utopia of Matched with the corruption and stakes of The Hunger Games . Conspired asks how you live when everything you believe is corrupted. Books in The State
Author
M.J. Kaestli
Author · 7 books