Book One of The Chronicles of Fate
By K.B. Riley
 
Every soul is born with a countdown.
A timer etched into their skin that ticks toward the moment they will meet their destined partner.
 
The Countdown Control Agency calls it order.
Society calls it fate.
But what happens when fate is manipulated?
 
Christopher Hawthorne has spent his life under the calculated gaze of the CCA — studied, controlled, and shaped into a symbol. Born with the first Countdown Mark ever recorded, his existence has never truly been his own.
 
When his Mark hits zero during a mandatory Agency presentation, his world collides with Noa Mitchell — a girl who appears ordinary, but carries her own quiet defiance beneath the surface.
As secrets unravel and truths surface, Christopher and Noa begin to question everything they’ve been taught about destiny, loyalty, and love.
 
Because sometimes the fates we’re bound to…
are the very ones we must break.
 
🔥 Inside You’ll Find:
Dual POV storytelling
Law vs liberty conflict
A dystopian control system
Soulmates with a twist
A strong female protagonist
Rebellion, secrets, and betrayal
Coming-of-age tension
 
Perfect for fans of dystopian romance and layered moral dilemmas.
 
 
Reading Age: 14+
Publication Date: May 24, 2025