"HUNGER GAMES, 50 SHADES and DIVERGENT, anyone?"

• "...a new kind of zombie book to read." ~ Nancy Allen (The Avid Reader) VINE VOICE

From the New York Times bestseller Tamara Rose Blodgett, comes an enthralling dark fantasy series that has topped Amazon charts.

In this gripping prequel novella, Kyle Ulysses Hart and his team revolutionize genetic research by mapping the human genome in 2010. However, their breakthrough ushers in a new era of government control driven by covert military regimes and genetic manipulation.

Pharmaceutical labs funded by the secretive "Graysheets" achieve their exploitative dream when they discover a way to unlock paranormal potential through compulsive inoculation.

Clyde and Caleb's destinies converge as they navigate a world shaped by genetic manipulation, with Caleb's past becoming Clyde's future.

Meanwhile, teenager Jeffrey Parker finds himself targeted by the Graysheets after manifesting a rare gift: the Affinity for the Dead. His life is upended as he's torn from his family, thrust into an environment designed for mass control.

Can Jeffrey retain his identity and destiny in the face of overwhelming manipulation? Discover the origins of this captivating series in this compelling novella-length tale - grab your copy today!

Perfect teen books for boys ages 13-16.

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