As a child, living in a post-apocalyptic world, the only person Rachel can rely on is her mother. But when her mother is killed, Rachel is initiated into The Programme where selected young girls are medicated to make them fertile. Fearing for her future, Rachel escapes. But freedom comes at a price and Rachel must navigate through a terrifying landscape of persecution to survive. What is on the other side of the city wall? Will the repressive government hunt her down? One thing is certain. Rachel’s world will never be the same again… Discover a completely gripping dystopian saga today. is the perfect read for readers of women's fiction as well as for fans of dystopian novels, such as Margaret Atwood's . What readers are saying about : "A gripping new dystopian novel, perfect for fans of ." "Intriguing and really clever." "Oh my goodness this was amazing" "Loved all the characters and really enjoyed the book and the atmosphere" Leigh Russell is also the internationally bestselling author of The Geraldine Steel Series and the stand-alone psychological thrillers, and .