This is a prequel story of what happens BEFORE the first novel in theBanded universe. While it doesn't need to be read to enjoy the Bandedseries, it will outline events before the first book and the maincharacter, Kalenna Slater, in her time before becoming banded.  The first book is currently free for you to download and enjoy.  If youlike a dystopian book with action, adventure, and romance, it is foryou.  There is also a box set out that provides a $1 discount overbuying the books individually!In the dystopian future, the nation is divided into six city-states that are all further separated by the benefit each citizen can provide to their society: Stalwart (strength), Astute (intelligence), Collusive (greed), Radiant(beauty), Quixotic (no life direction), and the Altruistic (willingnessto help others).  On a citizen's sixteenth birthday, a computer suggests a new zone for them based on their inherent benefit to society.  This chronicles the life of the main character, Kalenna Slater, before she is sorted and given her band.  During sorting she receives a device known as 'The Band'.  It's a largewatch-like device that never comes off, and it measures a citizen'skarma on a scale from one to one hundred.  If a citizen does good, theygain points.  If a citizen does bad, including breaking laws, they losepoints.  When your number reaches zero, the band acts as judge, jury,and executioner, and you are injected with toxins that kill you withinminutes.  Download for free to find out what life is like in the dystopian future before you are banded!