Aliens have taken over on planet Earth, but in a fairly bloodless way. Rather than directly killing humanity, they take over the bodies of their hosts, thus destroying the soul, though some memories might linger. Yet, in the body Wanderer has taken over lives a spirit that will not go down without a fight. Melanie is determined to hang on, and so Wanderer, a gentle soul finds herself alternately at war with and cooperating with Melanie. As she grows to know those who are dear to Mel, she finds herself caring for them and for their cause as well. They come to feel likewise for her, but Melanie is still a viable presence, but she, too is coming to understand the stranger inside of her. However, choices must be made, for this tug of war cannot continue and each woman deserves her own life.

This is possibly the most unusual book I have read in quite a while. Part Invasion of the Body Snatchers, part Jekyll, Part Starman, this story asks tough questions and introduces ideas that will make you think. Though somewhat more slowly paced than the Twilight series and with a very different tone, it is no less well written and demonstrates how versatile a writer the author is.