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Its not as creepy as the living blood but it was good and scary. After the disappearance of her immortal husband david, jessica jacobswolde must come to terms with the healing blood. She introduces her characters through their minds as well as their actions. These womens determination to use the living blood in a healing and charitable way to help children is the decision that sets this novel on its course.
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