Red Queen

Red Queen is a gripping science fiction thriller set in a near-future America governed by a restrictive regime that erodes personal freedoms under the guise of security. The story follows young individuals who challenge this oppressive system from a college campus in California, amid a world shaped by counterterrorism measures, surveillance, and political corruption. As characters uncover secrets that could alter their society, they navigate the complexities of activism and resistance in a tense, authoritarian landscape. This is the first installment in the Substrate Wars series.