Author Description

Set in the modern day, The Tragedy of Power seems at first glance contemporary fiction; everything is "normal," with one exception. A girl is born with the ability to cure anyone she physically touches of any ailment. Cancer? Easy. Gunshot? No problem. The Tragedy of Power is half her story; a gritty, violent thriller, and half the story of how the world reacts to her. Lauren is part hero, part villain. Lauren faces complex issues byond the norm for a girl her age; Does her moral responsibility to use her power for good override her desire to be free and live the life she chooses? Alcoholism, abuse, depression, self-harm, religious persecution and manipulation, all find their home here, paired with a well-researched setting. And of course, there's plenty of action, violence, and excitement to keep things interesting. You'll find the Tragedy of Power gripping, and hard to put down.