Us Dark Few: An Exciting YA Dystopian Thriller

A thrilling debut from exciting talent Alexis Patton, Us Dark Few heralds the beginning of a gritty survival thriller series that fans of dystopian fiction cannot miss. This Young Adult novel blends intense survival elements with a compelling slow-burn romance set against a dark, underground world.

• Genre: Young Adult, Survival Thriller, Dystopian Setting, Science Fiction
• Tropes Include: Slow-Burn Romance, Enemies to Lovers
• Book 1 in the Us Dark Few series
• Features Khalani, a prisoner in Apollo, and Takeshi, the ruthless Captain of her cell block in Braderhelm Prison.

Khalani Kanes has never seen the surface, living her entire life in the dark city of Apollo underground. When she is imprisoned for a crime she did not commit, her hopes for reaching Genesis—humanity's final surface settlement—are destroyed. In Braderhelm Prison, survival is a constant battle against violent inmates and merciless guards. Khalani's greatest threat may be Captain Takeshi Steele, who vows to break her before she can attempt the impossible feat of escaping to the surface. To survive, Khalani must fight criminals, uncover the truth behind her incarceration, or the prison will become her grave.

• Author: Alexis Patton
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 384 pages
• Reading Age: 15 - 18 years
• Publication Date: May 5, 2026
• ISBN-10: 1464281718
• ISBN-13: 978-1464281716
• Dimensions: 129 x 27 x 212 mm
• Weight: 266 g

Enter Braderhelm, where only the Wicked remain. This sharp, visceral, and emotionally raw YA adventure features characters who will stay with you long after the final thrilling chapter.