Krystin Jakobsdóttir is still grieving the older sister who was taken to a government reeducation facility for speaking her faith aloud, and she has spent two years keeping her head down to protect what remains of her family. Then her beloved Uncle Bjorne, the warm-hearted restaurant owner who is the heart of her world, is framed for the attempted murder of the city's most prominent dissident, and Krystin watches her neighbors, friends, and transit privileges vanish overnight. Refusing to lose another person she loves to a government machine built to crush dissent, she sets out to find evidence proving her uncle’s innocence.

But when he seems more interested in making a stand than dodging the attacks of the authorities, Krystin is forced confront the question she has never let herself ask: Is surviving actually living?

In a world where the government tracks every citizen through a mandatory device, restricts faith to behind closed doors, and turns loyalty into a weapon, Association asks the question Krystin cannot outrun: is doing the right thing worth the cost, even when the cost falls on the people you love most? Perfect for fans of YA dystopian thrillers who want heart-pounding action woven with genuine faith, family, and courage.

Association is the prequel novella for the CORE Series of YA Sci-Fi thrillers set in an arctic-like, dystopian-like world. Each book features themes designed to encourage Christians to stand strong in their faith. There's plenty of action, suspense, and intrigue, but the stories also present a Biblical worldview and are free of objectionable content.

Book Details

Ebooks:

• Compatible with all the common apps and readers (Kindle, Apple Books, Kobo, Nook, Google Books, BookFunnel, etc.)
• Fulfilled by BookFunnel

Paperback:

• 177 Pages

Audiobooks:

• 4 hours of narration by Arianna Fox
• MP3 files delivered via Bookfunnel
• Listen to samples

All versions include:

• Glossaries of Terms, Characters, and Places
• Discussion Questions

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Praise for the CORE Series

“It was so good. I loved the action!”

– Mason W, teen reader

"I really connected with the main character...I loved this story!"

– Matthew M, avid reader of YA

“It was very intriguing...I read 75% of the story in the first sitting and couldn't put it down.”

– Kalli J, homeschool student

"This fast-moving story features a heroine who really tugged at my heart."

– Laura L, beta reader for Association

“The story pulled me in from the first page and was very adventurous.”

– Rachel T, homeschool student

“A suspenseful, clean, and thought-provoking read for teens. CORE Deception skillfully weaves Christian worldview into a futuristic world where faith is challenged and danger is inherent.”

– Peter Lambert, THSC Teen Convention Director

"I appreciated how clean the book was and that the main character made clear, but not in-your-face references to Christian morals. I recommend this novel to teens and adults who love a YA-sized serving of suspense and adventure."

– M. Liz Boyle, author and homeschool parent

In The Media

ACFW KidLit 2026 Honorable Mention

"Laced with plenty of suspenseful moments, solid worldbuilding, and engaging character development, Krystin's journey of discovery is a great introduction to Friedli’s CORE Series...A good choice for teen readers and adults who enjoy dystopian fiction with a hint of 1984 'Big Brother is watching' vibes."

Copyright © 2024 by Jeremiah Friedli

ISBN: 979-8-9890833-8-1 (ebook)

ISBN: 979-8-9890833-9-8 (paperback)

ISBN: 978-1-972153-04-8 (audiobook)