Divided Within
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Sequel to Into the Divide
Commander Michele is dead, and the fragile balance of the base on OC-1320 is shattered. The Science Division and the First Fighters turn on each other, while Izaak, once a commander, now a man content to fade into the background, is reluctantly forced to take charge of the base. Distrusted by the scientists, about to be abandoned by his second-in-command Tarn, and confronted by Inspector Vincent Hawthorn, whom he was sent to investigate, Izaak is dragged back into conflicts he thought he'd left behind.
Vincent hasn't changed. He is overly dramatic and petty and prone to fits of jealousy. He is also arrogant, brilliant, and impossible to ignore, he forces Izaak to face not only the fractured base but also the truths he's buried about himself. Their shared past still lingers, full of old wounds and unfinished business, and now Vincent is the one man Izaak can't avoid.
Beyond the fence lies the Nullands and the Divide, where dangers come in alien forms. But inside the base, the battles are all too human. To survive, Izaak must decide what kind of leader he wants to be, and whether he can trust Vincent again, even if it means breaking everything he once believed in.
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After finding her first job in programming a little too lonely, Sandra moved into teaching and then started exploring an odd mixture of jobs in between. A lifelong traveler who grew up journeying from Africa to Asia, she still dreams of a career that would allow her to roam freely. Her stories often reflect her belief in happy endings and fairness, but is sprinkled liberally with the idea that a little hardship is part of every worthwhile journey. It builds characters and makes them more relatable.
When she isn't writing, Sandra enjoys reading, watching anime, practicing yoga, and occasionally visiting fanfiction communities. She has volunteered for over a decade as an animal rescuer, caring mostly for stray cats and dogs, and shares her home with several pets.
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