Lone Soul by Cristen Jennette

You either obey the Council. . .

Or suffer the consequences.

Talihah Mefor’s life has been a series of one mishap after another. After the Branding—a ceremony which determines a human’s assigned number—Talihah receives the job assignment of science teacher. While beginning her new career, Talihah must overcome the fears of her past in the hope to forge a better future.

Daniel Rosson believed he knew everything about his world, until his parents disappeared. Now a police officer, Dan wonders if the coveted number he receives during the Branding may be more disastrous than pleasant. When children go missing and are found murdered, Daniel must refocus his research from finding his parents to finding a murderer.

An urban fantasy murder mystery, Lone Soul explores themes of mental health, societal labeling, and the fears of acceptance or rejection.

Please note, this title contains content warnings of suicide attempts, murder scenes, cult-like behavior, and non-graphic torture. The romance is fade to black.