CORE Deception: A YA Sci-Fi Thriller

A project in Lubbock, TX by Jeremiah Friedli
000days 
:
00hours 
:
00minutes 

Funding Successful

A 17-year-old hacker goes against a dystopian government to save his sister, armed only with a cryptic letter and a plan of deception.
Backers: 51
Average Pledge Per Backer: $52

Funded: $2,640 of $500
Dates: May 29th -> Jun 15th (17 days)
Project By: Jeremiah Friedli
Tags:
Aw shucks, no tags yet. +Suggest

Suggest Tags

Begin typing to search or pick from a list. You can add multiple tags at the same time!
SubmitCancel
Saving your suggestions...
Suggestion Saved Successfully
Thank you for your help! The Kicktraq gnomes will get to work on your suggestions very soon.

Please keep in mind not all suggestions may be used, and repeated re-submissions may result in being rejected automatically (and we don't want that to happen).

If you have any questions, have a good idea for a tag, or a more in-depth suggestion - please feel free to let us know!

Ok
Hrm... something went wrong.
Hey, bad things happen to the best of us. Don't worry, the gnomes have been dispatched. Maybe try again in a little while.

Ok

$2,640

current pledge level
Last Updated: June 15 @ 11:09 -0400 GMT

528%

of goal
funding period ended

$0

trending toward
Trends are not projections. Read More >>

0%

of goal

(loading your very own snazzy kicktraq chart)

(loading your very own snazzy kicktraq chart)

(loading your very own snazzy kicktraq chart)

(loading your very own snazzy kicktraq chart)

(loading your very own snazzy kicktraq chart)

Now you can share!

Help your backers reach your daily goals and help others see how you're doing. It's easy, with Kicktraq Mini.

Here are a few quick snippits of code you can use to embed your personalized widget on your website, in your blog, and even on your favorite forum.

HTML for websites & blogs
Copy HTML

BBCode for forums
Copy BBCode

Reddit code for... well, Reddit
Copy Reddit Code

Special Note: Kickstarter recently disabled remote embedding for images on project pages, so embedding code doesn't work on project pages (yet) - just everywhere else.

You can read more about it here.
Latest News

🎉 You did it! Thank you! đŸ€©

June 15th - via: kickstarter.com
You did it! CORE Deception fully funded, and you earned a variety of fun extras along the way. And it’s all because of YOU! I started exploring the idea of a Kickstarter over a year ago. The more I learned, the more I I was drawn to the method. But... (Read More)

Final 15 Hours...Close to Stretch Goal #5

June 14th - via: kickstarter.com
You've chosen the global ice age map! Thanks to all who voted on Stretch Goal #5! We're only a few hundred dollars from $3k and getting this map. Feel free to tell any friends or family who might be interested in CORE Deception (and thanks all who... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #4 Achieved! đŸ„ł Vote on the Next Stretch Goal

June 13th - via: kickstarter.com
We just blew past $2500, which means we're getting the chapter image spreads! It's exciting to be at this point, and thanks go to all of you for your support! With 40-ish hours left, it's possible we could hit the $3k funding milestone. So without... (Read More)

Final 48 Hours | Backer Perk

June 13th - via: kickstarter.com
It's hard to believe there are less than 48 hours before the CORE Deception Kickstarter ends. If you're considering changes to your pledge level—for example, upgrading to a hardcover or adding a paper version of the prequel Association—now's the... (Read More)

Voting Results | Flash Offer Reminder

June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
The results are final—chapter spreads for the $2,500 milestone! Thanks for your participation! And don't forget about the special offer where print backers get a complementary Easter Egg Guide for CORE Deception. If you've been on the fence about a... (Read More)

Backer Thank You & 24 Hour Flash Offer

June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Voting on Stretch Goal #4 is almost done. For that matter, the Kickstarter campaign is nearly over. It's hard to believe we have just 4 days to go! I appreciate everyone who's supported the Kickstarter. It's making a huge difference bringing CORE... (Read More)

$2,000 Milestone | Vote On Stretch Goal #4

June 9th - via: kickstarter.com
We hit $2,000 and are getting the mini-devotional! 🎉 You guys rock! Thanks so much for your support in achieving this milestone! One reason I'm so pumped is this brings us closer to some really cool stretch goal options. We're not quite far enough... (Read More)

Referral Bonus!

June 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Any backer who recruits someone else to back my Kickstarter campaign gets a bonus—a short story about 40 pages long set in the CORE series world. Here's a rough description, but it's subject to some tweaks since I haven't finished writing it yet.... (Read More)

Strech Goal #3 Announced & Halfway Milestone Thanks

June 6th - via: kickstarter.com
The results are in! Every backer will get the mini-devotional on fear if we can hit $2,000 in funding. We're not that far away! Also, today marks the halfway point for the CORE Deception Kickstarter. I super appreciate each one of you helping bring... (Read More)

Code/Cipher Guide Unlocked | Vote On Stretch Goal #3

June 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Yeah! We whizzed past the $1500 milestone this evening, unlocking the code/cipher guide! Soon you’ll be able to send cryptic messages like the characters in CORE Deception. Thank y’all so much for your support and for spreading the word! You know... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #2 Decided...And Nearly Unlocked

June 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
The voting has concluded! If we reach $1500 total funding, everyone will get the code/cipher guide when the books come out. And the cool thing is...we're nearly there! Just $200 more, and this stretch goal is unlocked! Thanks for everyone's input.... (Read More)

Stretch Goal Unlocked! Vote on Stretch Goal #2!

June 1st - via: kickstarter.com
I'm so grateful for the support from each of you for this project! We hit $1,000 this morning! That means the book will include a glossary. And now for Stretch Goal #2—when we hit $1500. You get to vote on what it will be. Here are the options:... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #1 Announced

May 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Have you ever read a sci-fi or fantasy story and wished there was some way to keep up with all the names and jargon thrown at you? Well, that's what I'll add to CORE Deception if we hit our next funding goal of $1,000. The glossary would be in the... (Read More)

We’re Funded! 🎉

May 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you so much for all your support! I’m thrilled we funded so quickly—less than 5 hours! Y’all are the best! (We say y’all a lot in Texas â˜ș)Next up is one of my favorite parts...stretch goals! Stay tuned for an update on that soon!... (Read More)

If you have additional news that doesn't appear here, shoot us a link!