Heather Ogden

ABOUT THE BOOK

Angelette Arabella has spent her life in the shadow of the man the nation calls a hero—her father, Valerius, the revered leader of Libertis. To the world, he’s a savior. To her, he’s simply “Dad.” But when a staged kidnapping spirals into something far more dangerous, Angelette is forced to face the truth: her life, her family, and the world she’s always known are carefully crafted illusions. And the man who built them is hiding more than secrets—he’s hiding control.

As betrayal bleeds from every corner of her life—her brothers vanished, her mother silenced, and her only friend not who she seems—Angelette must decide: remain the obedient daughter, or become the threat her father fears most.

Because the truth isn’t just dangerous in Libertis, it’s treason.

The Betrayal, book 1 in the Lies We Fear series, is a gripping dystopian fantasy about power, loyalty, and what happens when love is weaponized.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Heather Ogden is a novelist with a passion for fantasy and
magical realism. Her debut novel, The Betrayal, combines her fascination with mysterious magic and her love of storytelling.

A lifelong reader and storyteller, Heather spent years crafting this book to take readers on a journey through twists, secrets, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Heather resides in Tennessee, where she can often be found exploring local bookstores, gathering inspiration for her next story.

TALKING POINTS

• The Betrayal: The Lies We Fear is a YA Fiction Novel with magical realism, exploring power, family, and control in a world influenced by magic and authoritarian rule.
• The story follows Angelette Arabella, daughter of a dictator, as she begins to question the world she was raised to defend.
• Heather’s debut novel was written with passion during her formative years, as she navigated personal struggles and growth.
• The series explores themes of identity, manipulation, and moral ambiguity, particularly from the perspective of a female protagonist.
• Heather’s writing is character-first: every plot twist ties into how power, love, and fear affect the people caught in the middle.
• The Betrayal is the first in a planned series, each book peeling back more layers of deception.
• There’s an overarching conspiracy threaded through Angelette’s story, with magical and political forces clashing in unexpected ways.
• Heather wants readers to walk away thinking: “What would I do if I were born into power I didn’t ask for?”
• Heather welcomes deep conversations about trust, personal agency, and forgiveness—especially in complex relationships.

PRAISE