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He has lied to her, he has lied to them all. But finding his family, again things aren’t quite as they seem. An ongoing adventure in a dystopian society where gaining merit is all, and Purification from The Guiding Light is desired. But perhaps all don’t see it that way…","brand":"L. G. Jenkins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42080347160788,"sku":"9781915046048","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9351\/9316\/files\/9781915046048.jpg?v=1776260014"},{"product_id":"crowned-worthy","title":"Crowned Worthy","description":"Progress is Strength Ajay often wondered where Tulo would be without the invention of SkipSleep. Back when people used to sleep more, progress was so much slower. Then after SkipSleep, Tulo just flew. Ajay Ambers is the perfect Tulo citizen. With a climbing merit score, a prestigious and productive job, and a host of merit-making friends, he is within reaching distance of the Glorified Quarters, home to the most Worthy in Tulo. With a Glorified-born girlfriend at his side and a natural talent for technology, Ajay settles into a life of success and ambition, without the fear of becoming Unworthy. What Ajay’s friends and the world don’t know, though, is just how far his tech talent has taken him. They don’t know just how close to Unworthy he once was ... and still is.","brand":"L. G. Jenkins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42081639629012,"sku":"9781912863709","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9351\/9316\/files\/9781912863709.jpg?v=1776258154"},{"product_id":"sun-of-endless-days","title":"Sun of Endless Days","description":"Sun of Endless Days is the first book in the Merit-Hunters Series by Dystopian Fiction author, L.G. Jenkins. Welcome to Tulo City - thriving and exciting, but are you Worthy? This fast-paced story set in the fantasy city of Tulo introduces Ajay and Genni as they work each endless day to answer the ultimate question: are you Worthy? A novel that explores self-worth in a city that strives for never-ending progress. Progress is strength and Tulo's citizens take drugs to skip sleep and work to earn merit points so they can reach the 'Glorified Quarters'. However, if like Genni, you struggle to keep up with the ongoing battle to be the best and do the most, you risk becoming 'Unworthy'. Sun of Endless Days is full of unexpected twists and turns, as Ajay and Genni find themselves playing a game where the rules aren't always shared and many of the players haven't yet been revealed - when they are, the couple find their worlds turned upside down. Can love survive in a place where being 'Worthy' is everything? L.G. 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However, Ajay and Genni can’t see all the players in this game and before long those players are ready to turn their worlds upside down. With the city shaken, and secrets at every turn, can Ajay and Genni’s love survive in a place where only the Worthy are rewarded?","brand":"L. G. Jenkins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44927041306836,"sku":"9781915046895","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0611\/9351\/9316\/files\/10099139_LRG_e7a62217-d59c-413d-8086-dcf42bbf9f57.jpg?v=1753489767"},{"product_id":"storm-at-dusk","title":"Storm at Dusk","description":"When you’ve been deceived by the Worthy, where do you turn? Ajay Ambers only ever wanted to be Glorified, the highest status in Tulo City. But now his actions have led to a tangled knot of heartache, chaos and… death. Unable to accept his grief and pursued by Command’s elite detectives, Ajay finds himself in even darker territory. Thrust into a community where hatred thrives, that seeks revenge at every turn and is willing to kill for it. Should Ajay run to avoid becoming a pawn in their game or can they, in fact, be trusted... Genni, Ajay’s girlfriend is also unable to move on. Determined to find answers, she risks her merit score and reputation to uncover the secrets of Ajay's past. Delving into the murky underbelly of the Side, she is forced to confront uncomfortable truths about a society she thought she knew. As they both peel back the layers of deceit, each revelation comes with a choice: succumb to the darkness and comply or rise above the storm and choose love over hate. The question is: Do you truly deserve to be Worthy?","brand":"L. G. 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Determined and full of conviction, Genni Mansald is ready to rebel. After uncovering evidence about Command's oppressive regime, Genni embarks on a dangerous rescue mission — but she can’t do it alone. Abandoning her Worthy status, the stakes escalate rapidly. Forging a risky alliance with a charming Unworthy, Genni’s desperate efforts to bring change could prove disastrous. Her character, tested to the limits. Her resilience pushed to breaking point as she fights to save an innocent family. In the silence of the desert, Ajay Ambers clings on to his life. Fighting to exist in the cruel and malignant landscape. Faced with emotional revelations from his painful past, Ajay uncovers a mysterious device that reshapes his comprehension and forces him to confront his grief. Unearthing discoveries with potentially huge repercussions that could reshape all of Tulo. Are you willing to be Unworthy? Are you ready for revolution? Can we break the regime and fight to find true value? 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