In a world of violence and injustice, freedom is both a prize and a curse.Bensin is desperate to provide for himself and his sister Ellie, but survival isn't his only concern: he needs money to rescue Coach Steene from slavery. When two rival street gangs express interest in Bensin's martial arts skills, he sees a chance to save his father figure at last ... if he's willing to pay the price.Meanwhile, in faraway Neliria, Steene struggles to endure life as a slave. His young owner, Raymond, delights in making his existence unbearable. But even as Steene dreams of escape and reunion with Bensin and Ellie, he begins to see that Raymond needs him too-trapping them both in a dangerous bond. His choices will shape not just his fate, but the lives of everyone he cares about. Can he make the right ones ... and live with the consequences?Also available as an audiobook!Grab your copy of The Student and the Slave now and dive into a pulse-pounding adventure perfect for fans of The Hunger Games, Karate Kid, and Gladiator!