The world is fresh from humanity splitting in half – the BlankZone in the East and the Federation in the West. As an inevitable attack from the BlankZone looms, the Federation makes swift, mysterious, and unexpected moves to prepare.

In a time of perceived peace, the Federation is tossed into a state of unprecedented action when it drafts teenagers to protect against an emerging threat in the BlankZone. Finding himself in a world where order attempts to govern chaos and fear, James, a 17-year-old living in the Federation, is selected to become a lethal warrior. Join him and his friends as they uncover the secrets of the Federation. Together they will learn more about the BlankZone, themselves, and the world in which they live as they undergo trials only the elite can endure.

First in the Crafting Humanity series.

"Sharply contemporary, smart, and imaginative, Brendan O’Meara’s CUT FROM STONE fires a brilliantly readable opening salvo in book one of the author’s Crafting Humanity series. Written in precise, engaging prose and driven by a convincing protagonist, this compelling New Adult novel provides an action-packed yet thought-provoking read."
- Indie Reader (1/4/2023)

"An action-packed rollercoaster…Cut From Stone will entertain young adult readers who enjoy books along the lines of The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner...Overall, a stellar start to what promises to be an exciting sci-fi saga."
- Reader's Favorite (1/13/2023)

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