Jacob is a Turner - he has become a target and, prepared or not, he is called into action.

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"This is a fast-paced and exciting story...this is a tightly plotted and well-written story that is fun to read from start to finish. I'm looking forward to further Jacob Turner Chronicles. Faces in the Mist is highly recommended." - Jack Magnus of Reader's Favorite

"It is a wonderfully written story. Timothy C. Doyle's imaginative writing style will attract those who enjoy reading fantasy and supernatural genres." - Michelle Stanley of Reader's Favorite

For centuries, nine powerful families have been tasked with keeping the dark powers of the world at bay. Twelve-year-old Jacob Turner happens to belong to one of these families. This, however, is a fact of which he is entirely unaware. Jacob's life takes a drastic turn when he is attacked by a dark creature in his home town in western New Jersey. In grave danger, Jacob is sent to a safe house for protection. Hidden deep in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, Jacob learns of his of his family's unusual, magical gift as well as his place in a historic battle against evil.

With the help of his new mentor, Jacob's unique powers develop. However, while in exile, it is learned that the other children of the nine families have been attacked, and many have gone missing. Jacob is a Turner - he has become a target and, prepared or not, he is called into action.