The Blood in His Veins

What happens when a question that has been sought after for several millennia, could yield potential answers? What happens what the secrets, the key, to immortality in just out of your reach? When an illegal secret agency is faced with this reality, they would understandably do anything in their power to pursue it. Even if that means dragging a teenage boy, by the name of Samuel, down their rabbit hole of crime. Regardless of the fact he'd led a reasonably normal life up to that point, once he'd gotten tangled with them, nothing would remain the same. When Samuel is forced to commit acts of treason for some unethical experiment, his friends and those around him begin to notice the change almost instantaneously. Samuel was leading a double life, one he wasn't particularly fond of, and being secretive was the only was he was able to manage. But his friends, would keep pushing and prodding until they've been given answers to his scandalous behaviors. Tensions and pressures only rise as something goes horribly wrong within the experiment, and it affects the psychological emotional side of Samuel's brain. Will Samuel be able to keep his life hidden despite the efforts to crack him from his friends, or would his secrets be exposed? Is there a price to pay for the gift of living for all of eternity, and is it truly even worth it?

This story, being told by the perspectives of 4 teenagers in the 21st century, explores various themes. Samuel, Victoria, Evelyn and Cole have typical problems on the outside. Teenage struggles, tensions in their love lives, drama. While this story has all the aspects of a teen's life, it also incorporates a darker backstory. The behind the scenes suspenseful mystery of Sam's double life, and the devious sketches his friends create to find answers will guarantee you a thrilling read.

~N & S