REDBOUND (ON HOLD)

BOOK ONE IN ONEGIFTED SERIES-

In a world where the past holds secrets buried deep in our DNA, Florence Castello, a 21-year-old who never asked for a future like this, must face the consequences of a vaccine meant to protect against disease. Developed by scientists, and the new regime called the Helix Council, the vaccine was said to heal, but its true purpose remains a mystery to all but a few. Given to those between the ages of 16 and 25, the vaccine awakens something extraordinary in a rare handful, gifts that were once the stuff of legend.

Florence, like many others, received the vaccine, only to discover that she, too, was among the few chosen. These rare individuals, known as the "Onegifted," possess abilities that defy the natural order. But out of hundreds vaccinated, only a few will be blessed-or cursed-with such power. The wealthy and powerful desire the Onegifted, seeking to buy, control, or even force them into marriages for their own gain: for power, for war, or as trophies in a world ruled by greed. And that's where agent Silas Ryder steps in.

The Onegifted live under constant pressure, marked by colors that show their status, their every move scrutinized. As secrets about the vaccine threaten to change everything, Florence and the others like her are left with a choice; submit to the powerful or fight back.

(Was started on March 12 2023)