The Taker

In this atmospheric novel by the author of The Hunger, Dr. Luke Findley encounters the enigmatic Lanore McIlvrae, a beautiful woman suspected of murder, during his midnight shift at a rural Maine hospital. As Lanny shares her captivating story, which traces back to 19th century Puritan St. Andrew, we learn of her eternal love for Jonathan and the dark pact that grants her immortality at a dire cost. Blending elements of history and the supernatural, this tale delves into the complexities of unrequited love and its profound effects on the human soul.