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Misguided Trust
by Lauren Wagner
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GENRE: Eco Thriller
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BOOK BLURB:
Following a catastrophic nuclear war, Sara lives in a town where the government controls every drop of water. Strict rationing tightly regulates residents’ lives, and to fall sick is to be executed. Sara’s life becomes more dangerous and complicated when she first hides and cares for a small boy who has fallen sick, then takes him in when his parents are taken by the authorities.
Determined to care for the helpless child while struggling to keep alive the memory of her long-dead best friend, Sara leans on her friend’s older brother, Josh, an employee of the domineering water company that controls the water rationing. But Josh is under suspicion, and the city’s enforcement unit begins to observe their daily activities. Despite knowing that she’d be executed if her actions were known, Sara finds herself deeply and distressingly attracted to the lead investigator, navigating a complicated romance and finding a glimmer of hope in a world long dominated by fear and control.
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EXCERPT ONE:
United Region Water Laws: Established May 2167
Water restoration and conservation laws formed with the intent to restore and maintain the physical and biological integrity of the nation’s waters are our nation’s highest priority. Any ill citizens will be removed from government-proclaimed safety zones for the public’s well-being.
Black SUVs line the street, their dark tinted windows and their sparkling silver rims reflecting impending doom. But the windows cannot keep out the screams. Not the cries, nor the banging from inside the vehicles. It’s random health inspection day, and dozens of citizens have already failed, by the count of SUVs.
Josh stands to greet me with a kiss on the cheek, his silence speaking louder than words. I smile back and try to ignore the ominous SUV’s and to ignore what is happening.
“Sit down. Don’t draw any more attention to yourself than necessary,” Josh says.
My pulse is pounding, and my chest rises and falls quicker than I can control. Sweat drips from my brow. My stomach is tied in knots. I assess my body for early signs of illness. No sore throat. No muscle aches. No nausea. All I can do is wait in silence. Our words would be lost anyway, so I sit down at the table.
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GUEST POST:
5 Reasons You Should Read My Book:
1.) Everyone loves a good dystopian—an evil government, hidden conspiracies, and murderous plots designed to keep the truth buried. These are the stories that remind us of the importance of freedom, resistance, and the human cost of control. From The Hunger Games to 1984, dystopian stories show us how hope and rebellion can spark change even in the darkest societies.
2.) Misguided Trust is about the importance of trusting others. But is everyone exactly who you think they are? Sometimes, the people we rely on the most might have hidden motives, secrets, or even betrayals waiting beneath the surface. The real question becomes: how do you know when to hold on—and when to let go?
3.) Like the main character, Sarah, everyone has a dream for their life. One way or another, we all want things to “get better.” For Sarah, it’s the idea of birds flying free over the ocean—a symbol of hope, freedom, and escape from the constraints holding her back. Her journey is about chasing that vision, no matter what the obstacles, reminding us that sometimes the biggest leaps come from the simplest dreams.
4.) In Misguided Trust, the government controls water. All water, and let’s face it—without water, we’re basically just confused raisins with opinions. It’s the magical elixir that keeps us alive, upright, and slightly less grumpy. Coffee? Just fancy water. Soup? Hot water with ambitions. Even your tears? Yep, emotional water. Our bodies are 60% water, which means technically, we’re just very emotional cucumbers trying to make it through the day. And what are we without it? Absolutely nothing, just like the inhabitants of a society where every drop is monitored, rationed, and weaponized. In this world, thirst isn’t just a physical condition- it’s a tool of control, and staying hydrated might be the most rebellious act of all.
5.) My cute little dog sits on my lap while I write. He is a two-year-old King Charles Cocker Spaniel named Duke. And look at his face…isn’t that inspirational enough?
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AUTHOR BIO & LINK:
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Lauren Wagner’s love for reading started as a young adult after discovering her town’s public library. After carrying out piles of books at a time, and re-reading them over and over again, she discovered her love for writing. She writes fantasy and science fiction as well as post-it notes about her future stories.
She grew up in the western suburbs of Chicago where she presently resides with her husband and two children. She currently teaches upper elementary students to love and obsess over written works of art.
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