Marysvale Trilogy

John Casey was 10 years old when his mother was murdered...and 10 when his father hid the truth from him. Without that knowledge, he has no idea of the enemies that lie in wait. Now grown up, John lives a solitary life, in a world enslaved by ignorance and superstition, when anyone unusual is treated with distrust and even killed...and John has some very unusual gifts. 

After having escaped the tyranny of Marysvale, John quickly learns that old prejudices are alive in Alyth as well. When the villagers learn of his gifts, new enemies rage along with the old. However, a darker evil lurks in the shadows of the quiet village; one that threatens to consume John and all who live free. In order to save himself and those he loves, John must first defend the very people who seek his life. This is the second book in the Marysvale series.

With their city lying in ashes, the people of Alyth are confronted with a dismal, dangerous future. As winter falls around the homeless refugees, their powerful enemies combine forces against them. But before the battle of redemption can be won, John must confront his deepest fear.