Persephone was born inside a British labour camp. Slavery and death have been her only experiences of life. No friends. No feelings. No knowledge of the world outside. She is conditioned to work, obey, and survive.

Yet when she is ordered to spy on a new prisoner, despite the great differences that exist between the two women, they soon forge a surprising friendship which changes everything.

As the camp becomes increasingly harsh, Persephone now realises that to save her friend, and herself, they must be ready to do the impossible...

Escape...

Based on the first-hand accounts of survivors from the labour camps still operating today in North Korea, 'Total Control Zone' transports readers to a chilling future world reminiscent of George Orwell ('Animal Farm') and Anthony Burgess ('A Clockwork Orange').