Ellia must choose. Give her life to save a secret humanlike species or let them face annihilation. Forbidden love complicates matters.
Every new moon phase, a sixteen-year-old girl ends up dead. Old rumors resurface that a secret human-like species is to blame.
Living treasure...
Ellia Jacobson doesn’t have time for irrational urban legends. Just a couple of months from her sixteenth birthday, she has real problems to worry about. Hallucinations, whispering voices, and vivid dreams plague her day and night. Her parents are never around anymore. Lonely and vulnerable, she plays into friendly manipulations. By summer’s end, her neighbors will decrease the population of Everston, New Mexico by exactly one.
Traitorous heart...
Disguising himself as a human is not the only concession Anthony Braeburn makes to complete his duty. The task he spent over a decade preparing for is jeopardized when giving Ellia to his brother becomes a deeply personal sacrifice. However, his cursed soul is a constant reminder of ancient betrayal.
Imminent holocaust...
Only sixteen, Nicholas Braeburn is responsible for the future of his people. To assure survival, he needs Ellia. He doesn’t enjoy the subtle game of seduction but it's simply a matter of time anyway. If his attempt fails, Anthony has pledged to deliver Ellia.
Every choice tips the balance. Break ancient curses, or relive past tragedies.