The furies

By Mark Alpert

Subjects: Fiction, science fiction, action & adventure, FICTION / Thrillers, FICTION / Action & Adventure, FICTION / Science Fiction / Adventure, FICTION / War & Military, FICTION / Science Fiction / General, Artificial intelligence, Fiction, Fiction, thrillers, suspense, FICTION / Technological

Description: "For centuries, they have lived among us. When they were discovered, they were called witches, vampires, or devils and sentenced to a quick death. They are human just like us, except for a rare genetic quirk that has granted them immortality. Now, a chance encounter with a beautiful woman has led John Rogers into the middle of a secret war between the immortals. She needs his help in the battle between a rebellious group and their elders. The grand prize in this war is eternal life. The Furies weaves cutting-edge science into a far-ranging thriller, showing how a simple genetic twist could have inspired tales of witchcraft and sorcery, and how the paranormal could be possible"--