Point of Origin

Gr 9 Up—Sadie Matthau has the weight of both the human and supernatural world on her shoulders. She must protect her original survivor family from the threat of destruction by rogue members as well as her new family-vampires Everett Winter and his clan. At the same time, Sadie is on a mission to solve the mystery of the survivors and discover their Point of Origin. She begins a worldwide quest to find the answers and unravel the secrets of their creation. As she learns the clues that unlock some pieces of a complex puzzle, other questions arise. Havard expertly guides readers through the history and mythology of the supernatural while intertwining it with the present day. Plot twists and turns abound, and while shocking secrets and truths are revealed, nothing is truly resolved. Point of Origin is an epic adventure of suspense, betrayal, love, and belonging. Readers will identify with Sadie's driving need to confront her past in order to understand what her future holds. This fresh spin on the paranormal genre will satisfy fans and leave them wanting more.—Donna Rosenblum, Floral Park Memorial High School, NY