Skylar Dietsche

Heart Eater Skylar Dietsche

Sixteen-year-old Ira is level-headed and astute, but her heart is broken without warning. Soon an implacable darkness starts to unfurl within her and she is Changed. She battles to understand its meaning and source while she grows aware of a sinister presence stalking her in the woods. Those around her fear the unknown in their midst. A terrible incident disturbs their uneventful village further, and fear soon turns to harsh action against Ira. The sudden arrival of a mysterious outsider is not a moment too soon, and Ira comes to learn that the stranger offers both explanations and secrets. Ira sets out on a journey to find answers before the next full moon... and hopefully, prevent another death.