Aberjay Rising: A Tale of Courage

In a dystopian future, a rigid societal structure has emerged, comprising two classes: the Aberjay, a wealthy ruling class, and the Miniyar, a destitute underclass struggling to survive. A physical wall divides these two groups, representing a barrier to social mobility and opportunity. China’s invasion, the development of intelligent robotics, and the lack of clean water due to a warming planet has forced most of society out of the suburbs and into cities where unemployment is high, water is scarce, and the escalation of tensions is boiling.

In this divided world, a young woman named Leena Zhen is forced to confront the oppressive power structure in a desperate attempt to save her dying mother. She faces numerous obstacles, including a police force that seeks to imprison her and a privileged ruling class that refuses to acknowledge her basic right to exist. Through her unwavering determination and resolve, she must transform into a formidable warrior, ready to fight for her own survival and the rights of those around her.

Joseph is an award winning author, speaker, facilitator and business consultant. He began his career in Information Technology and over a period of 25 years built a business which he sold in 2018. While much of his work has focused on helping businesses achieve more through technology, his passion has always been writing. He published two non-fiction books in 2000 and 2001 that were technology related. After semi-retiring, he decided to pursue writing fiction. Joseph is married to Jenny and has three grown children. He has a B.A. in Theology and an M.B.A., both from Southeastern University.