Visions of a horrific, dystopian future have been tattooed on Rachel's brain for as long as she can remember. She believes the strange symbols attached to those visions are the key to avoiding that future. When she discovers someone else shares the same visions, she dedicates herself to finding other seers and unlocking the mystery of the symbols. Her quest grows in urgency as the present appears to increasingly resemble the path to the future she fears.On her quest Rachel discovers that answers -- and love -- are elusive. And people are not always as they appear. Blurring the line between reality and fiction, this novel combines elements of romance, mystery, suspense, and science fiction in a way that should appeal to a wide variety of readers. Suitable for mature young adults as well as adult readers.
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