Meet Caleb Hart, a Cadaver-Manipulator living in the future. Teens are now more powerful than adults, thanks to a government-issued drug cocktail that unleashes paranormal abilities. When Caleb discovers his unique Affinity for the Dead, he finds himself targeted by a covert government agency bent on exploitation.

As he navigates love with his new girlfriend, Jade, Caleb realizes she needs protection too—both from her own family and the very agency hunting him. Balancing new love, covert threats, and high school bullies, Caleb's life spirals into a perilous adventure.

Will he escape government capture while protecting those he loves?

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