The Monkey State

There is no world beyond the mist.

No world beyond the canopy.

Tell that to Claude Talador.

*For moons, Claude—a restless pichu monkey—has been stuck in his office cubicle enduring the monotony of life in Tierra Libre, a bleak rainforest world where the rain never stops, boredom reigns supreme, and the dictatorship's servants bleat "No Monkey Business".

But Claude has never been good at following (all) the rules.

When he follows the eye of the Toucan, he stumbles across the Refuge, a literal underground resistance group with a daring escape in search of the fabled माया.

The stakes are high, and the risks are deadly. Claude must decide if he's willing to risk everything for a shot at freedom—or abandon his dreams in order to stay alive.

In a world where escape is impossible, one monkey's courage could change everything.*

The Monkey State is the first book in debut author J. R. Roberts's Monkey State Trilogy. Set in the Eldervaria rainforest—a new fantasy world—it's a series about escape, rebellion, and hope. Claude’s journey spans all three books and is best read in order.

Perfect for fans of 1984 , Into The Wild and The Planet of the Apes , and all stories that inspire us to challenge our circumstances despite the risks it may entail. The Monkey State is a tale for anyone who feels trapped by their circumstances yet dares to dream of something more.