The first of two suspense thrillers with an intriguing mystery and plenty of romance, exploring such issues as religious fanaticism, genetic identity, and experimentation Thirty-four kids are missing, vanished without a trace. Meanwhile, Genie Magee, 15, is imprisoned behind bars at home by her mother, who claims her soul is possessed by the Devil and is encouraged by the sinister Reverend Schneider... moreThe first of two suspense thrillers with an intriguing mystery and plenty of romance, exploring such issues as religious fanaticism, genetic identity, and experimentation Thirty-four kids are missing, vanished without a trace. Meanwhile, Genie Magee, 15, is imprisoned behind bars at home by her mother, who claims her soul is possessed by the Devil and is encouraged by the sinister Reverend Schneider. When Genie's boyfriend Rian sets her free, they end up at a remote farmhouse downriver, where all may not be as it seems. Then Genie meets Denis who has been missing two years now, but hasn't grown an inch; while Rian is haunted by Renée, who insists she's not actually dead. Soon they discover the terrible truth about Reverend Schneider—and worse, Genie is next. less