The Monument of Lies: Or, How a City Built on Its Own Mythology Began to Collapse Under the Weight of Its Truths

Beneath the gleaming chrome towers and bioluminescent gardens of Luxem lies a festering secret. This meticulously crafted utopia, a testament to human ingenuity, is built on a foundation of lies. Junior Archivist Edrin Faye, a quiet soul more comfortable among dusty tomes than the city’s dazzling elite, stumbles upon a hidden chamber—and a trove of forbidden truths. These forgotten documents expose a history far darker than the carefully curated mythology he’s always known, revealing the city’s revered founder as a ruthless tyrant and its prosperity as a mask for centuries of exploitation.

Torn between silence and conscience, Edrin leaks fragments of the truth onto the city’s tightly controlled data stream. The whispers spread like wildfire, igniting doubt and dissent. The city’s flawless facade cracks, revealing the festering darkness beneath. Renowned architect Kristin Parrish, whose world was once defined by Luxem's sleek lines, finds her beliefs shattered. Charismatic politician Steven Butler, whose power rests on upholding the city's fabricated history, descends into increasingly desperate measures to maintain control.

Caught in a maelstrom of his own making, Edrin becomes a reluctant revolutionary, allied with Anya Sharma, a brilliant data analyst who helps him navigate the treacherous currents of information warfare. As the city teeters on the brink of chaos, they must confront a terrifying question: how much truth can a society bear before it shatters? And can a city built on lies ever truly be rebuilt on truth? Join Edrin in the heart of a crumbling utopia and discover the devastating power of revealed secrets in The Monument of Lies.

© 2025 PublishDrive (Ebook): 6610000700370

Release date

Ebook: 7 January 2025