The Coveted Last Recruit - Part 1

In the wake of catastrophic wildfires that ravaged a region of the world called Morraltar, a new ruling body took control. The nation is now divided by guarded borders, while the government hoards food and electric power. Seventeen-year-old Anly Forte must go undercover at a forbidden underground research facility to find food for her family.
The longer she's undercover, the harder it is to keep her true identity hidden—and the more she's drawn to a boy who seems strangely familiar. But who is he? And why is he there?
Uncovering the secrets of the underground will change her life forever... Welcome to the conspiracy.
Don't miss out on this dystopian adventure featuring themes of family, love, and survival.
For readers of The Hunger Games, The Maze Runner, and Divergent.
The first book in the Coveted Last Recruit series is split into two parts. This is part 1; part 2 can be found below.

N.A. Herrera is the pen name of the author of the Coveted Last Recruit which she began writing in 2021. Her writing journey started with affirmations and short non-fiction stories for her family when she was in college. She lives in Ohio with her husband and son. When she is not writing, you will find her working her engineering job and hanging out with her family. She enjoys crafting and party planning!