KB Robins
Buy Expected Behaviour Directly from the Author
In Year 120, 1% of humanity lives behind walled Havens while millions survive in the abandoned Remainder, hunted by autonomous machines. When a Haven data curator's Civil Rating collapses, he's expelled into a world he was told no longer existed.
A dystopian science fiction novel about the systems we build to forget each other, and what it costs to tell the truth.
- — EPUB (Kindle, Apple Books, Kobo)
- — PDF (print-ready, any device)
- — DRM-free
- — Instant download after payment
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Why Buy Direct
Better for readers. Better for the author.
More goes to the author
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Both formats included
One purchase gives you EPUB and PDF. Read on any device, now and in the future, without paying twice.
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Early Readers
What People Are Saying
“A quiet horror that creeps under your skin. The world-building is meticulous and the prose never wastes a word.”
— ARC reader
“I kept thinking about the Threshers long after I put it down. The most unsettling part is how reasonable the system sounds.”
— Beta reader, Goodreads
“Expected Behaviour does what the best dystopian fiction does: it makes you look at your own world differently.”
— Advance reader, StoryGraph
Before You Buy
Common Questions
What formats are included?
Both EPUB and PDF are included in a single purchase. The EPUB works on all major e-readers; the PDF is formatted for comfortable screen reading and home printing.
Is there DRM?
No. The files are completely DRM-free. You can read them on any device, move them between devices, and back them up however you like.
Which devices support EPUB?
Kobo, Apple Books, and most Android reading apps support EPUB natively. For Kindle, you can send the file to your device via Send to Kindle or the Kindle app.
How do I receive the files?
A secure download link is sent to your email immediately after payment. The link is valid for 30 days and allows multiple downloads.
Can I get a refund?
Because the files are delivered digitally, refunds are not offered as standard. If something goes wrong with your download, get in touch and I will sort it out.
Is it available anywhere else?
Yes. Expected Behaviour is also available on Amazon. Buying direct is preferred, but use whichever works best for you.