Jennifer Schwabach

When humans first came to Saril, they had only one goal--to create a new paradise to rival their lost homeland. But as the centuries passed, they realized there was something else on their new world. Some thing strange and wonderful. Their decedents wielded powers the original settlers had never dreamed of. They could raise cities with their minds... heal with a touch... But every silver lining has a cloud, and Saril's was no different. There were some who twisted those gifts, perverted them to ... more info>>

Walter and John had been friends in school, spending summers together at John's family estate in the country. But as they grew older, they went their separate ways. Walter barely remembers John's sisters as more than 'a trio of dark-haired girls'. But when John frantically calls Walter and asks for his help dealing with an honest-to-God family curse, Walter meets Anne again, and sees something he didn't before. But before he can woo her, he has to save her from a force more ancient and evil than... more info>>