Lens Series by J.B. Cantwell

Every storm destroys more of what 17-year-old Riley Taylor has left. If she waits another year, she might never have the courage to join the United States Service, her only escape from poverty and her mother’s drunken rages.But in 2095, only 20% of the recruits will survive the military’s three-year-term and collect the handsome stipend waiting for them at the end. She's willing to take the chance, but once she gets in, she finds that all the normal rules of society don’t apply. 



Cheating... moreEvery storm destroys more of what 17-year-old Riley Taylor has left. If she waits another year, she might never have the courage to join the United States Service, her only escape from poverty and her mother’s drunken rages.But in 2095, only 20% of the recruits will survive the military’s three-year-term and collect the handsome stipend waiting for them at the end. She's willing to take the chance, but once she gets in, she finds that all the normal rules of society don’t apply. 



Cheating. Betrayal. Murder. All of these things are her new normal.Her survival is now her only goal in a world where only one in five can live. less

USA 2098.Riley Taylor has been reunited with her best friend, Alex, but he no longer remembers who he is. After many months pretending to be someone else, Riley is devastated to learn that Alex has been brainwashed, and his new mission is to kill her; it is only her fake identity that is saving her from his wrath.The sadistic leader of the Champions, Damien, is finally dead, but his violent orders to his following Champions still remain, putting both Riley and Alex in constant peril... moreUSA 2098.Riley Taylor has been reunited with her best friend, Alex, but he no longer remembers who he is. After many months pretending to be someone else, Riley is devastated to learn that Alex has been brainwashed, and his new mission is to kill her; it is only her fake identity that is saving her from his wrath.The sadistic leader of the Champions, Damien, is finally dead, but his violent orders to his following Champions still remain, putting both Riley and Alex in constant peril.Will Riley survive if Alex finds out the truth about her? And can he handle learning the truth about himself?A harrowing tale of courage and survival in a dark, dystopian future world. less

2099Riley Taylor has defeated the terrorist group, the Champions, and is now faced with a different sort of enemy: the State. Trouble is, there isn’t one single person to blame for the way life in America is now, and instead of confronting a foe, she must root out the evil in the system piece by piece, law by insidious law. To do this, Riley will need the help of the Volunteers... more2099Riley Taylor has defeated the terrorist group, the Champions, and is now faced with a different sort of enemy: the State. Trouble is, there isn’t one single person to blame for the way life in America is now, and instead of confronting a foe, she must root out the evil in the system piece by piece, law by insidious law. To do this, Riley will need the help of the Volunteers. But rebuilding her crew from scratch will not be an easy task, and taking on the government will require a team of specialized allies. Will she be able to help free her followers from oppression? Or will the risk to her life be too great for her to survive the attempt? less