Is any soul beyond saving?
When Elizabeth's friends go off to college and leave her behind, she thinks things can't get worse. Then she stumbles into a fight between vampires and realizes … they definitely can. Forced on the run with Christopher, a vampire outcast who might be in even more trouble than she is, Elizabeth is left to rely on nothing but her faith in God and Christopher’s impulsive choice to protect her. But the more time they spend together, the more Elizabeth realizes that Christopher is close to breaking in more ways than one. As their bond deepens and their enemies close in, Elizabeth must find a way to save him and herself—before it’s too late.
This riveting, genre-bending first installment of the In Aeternum trilogy unites the suspense of urban fantasy with the Christian drama of sin, grace, and redemption.
Recommended for ages 14+
“Finally! The genuinely Catholic vampire novel so many of us have been waiting for. What a joy to sink my mental fangs into such a gripping, metaphysically satisfying read. Eagerly awaiting the second book.”
— Corinna Turner, author of the Carnegie-nominated I Am Margaret series
“As popular as vampire stories have become, few recall their deeply Catholic origins. The Curse He Chose puts a fresh spin on their familiar themes by integrating spiritual realities into an action-packed thrill ride of modern fantasy. This is a rare young-adult adventure that takes the faith seriously without losing any of its bite.”
— Fr. Cassidy Stinson, Pastor, Diocese of Richmond
“I absolutely loved this book. It was one of my favorite things I’ve ever read…. A lot of books I’ve read with Catholic themes have kind of tried to disguise them, but I really appreciated that this wasn’t disguised. It really helped me to think about the different elements of my Catholic faith.”
—Amelia Schwartz, high school student
“God knew that I needed to read this book because truly, when I was reading it, it just was touching my heart in so many ways.”
—Carly Pohl, college junior
"Thank you. This book helped me remember that my past is not something that should hinder me from going back to God."
—Jericho S., high school student
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