Open Heart Surgery, by Lynette Greenfield

Open Heart Surgery: In 2062, when every citizen of New York turns twenty-one, they must make an important decision; to change something about their lives, no matter how it impacts others. They can change a memory, an event, or a feeling, but it cannot be another person's life – and the consequences, however harsh, dramatic, and devastating, are of no concern to authorities. This decision is mandatory, and non-compliance means facing banishment from society and forfeiting the ability to buy and sell goods.

On the morning of Angelina's 21st birthday, authorities break down her door and demand her decision, when she is suddenly saved, then whisked away by a stranger. Angelina is thrust into the underground world where rebels fight for the right to maintain control, where they still have the one thing that matters to them most; freedom of choice. But how long will this world last without the basic structure of modern society?

In our own lives, we are all constantly searching for what we don't have; more affection, more trust, more security, more money, and more power. And only a select few ever really reach a point where their cup is full enough. Open Heart Surgery is about survival, consequences, and how we find balance in our lives when society constantly pushes us down. And how our decisions impact others. Who we are is the basis of what truly connects us in the end.

Praise for Open Heart Surgery

'This is a book you can't help but devour, savor then re-read immediately.' – Lindsay Powers

'Devastatingly sad and utterly unputdownable.' – Hanna Palmer

'This book will transform the way you see yourself, and the people in your life.' – Joey Blaze

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About the Author

Lynette Greenfield is an award-winning author and the founder and CEO of Limelight Publishing. With more than 30 years of experience in the book industry as a bookseller, sales representative, publisher and passionate author advocate, she writes across fiction, poetry, children's books and guides for writers.