Vita Aeterna / Outliers

With the fate of the world in the balance, one outlier could tip the scales towards salvation or disaster. Book 1: Vita Aeterna

On his sixteenth birthday, Alex Barret is scheduled for a medical procedure called Appraisal. Meant to moderately extend life, Appraisal is unpredictable, and in rare cases, like for Alex’s dad, can actually shorten it. Alex has heard of every Appraisal scenario over the years - on the day of his treatment, he knows what to expect.

So how is it possible that Alex’s outcome is ‘none of the above’? Now he’s on the run from a ruthless army led by the most powerful man in the world, and his only hope is to track down his long-lost uncle - who’s supposed to be dead.

Book 2: Outliers

Since his ‘death’ forty years ago, Alex Barret has been hiding deep in the Dregs, with only a trio of dogs: Shake, Rattle, and Roll, as his companions. During his absence, the Elite and the Corps have regained control after the short lived Rebel incursion into the First Circle.

A mysterious message reaches Alex from an unknown source, implying that there may be another ‘Outlier’ with his incredible response to the Appraisal process - a girl. The message also claims that Vita Aeterna, supposedly crushed by the revolt forty years ago, is still alive.

If you like gritty dystopian worlds, fast-paced action, and captivating stories of survival, then you’ll love Jay Allan Storey’s dark and edgy tales.