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Hailey is astonished to find she has the power to heal others and restore life to the dying. She and her aunt must outwit a scientist who wants to exploit their gift to create undead soldiers. In addition to a skillfully paced blend of fantasy and suspense, this supernatural thriller offers two complex, strong female protagonists with a complicated family dynamic.