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When two men of the High Council of Albiom begin hunting her, 15‑year‑old Kate Winters discovers she is a rare member of the Skilled, a group able to see beyond the veil that separates the living from the dead. The revelation thrusts her into a world of secrecy, magic, and danger as she must navigate the treacherous politics of Albiom while guarding her newfound power.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Jenna Burtenshaw
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