First Born

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Pub Date 15 Dec 2015 | Archive Date 20 Aug 2022

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Description

A Paranormal Romance Thriller Nineteen-year-old Tarian Prescott is under attack for the immortal DNA he didn’t know he possessed. Audrey, his Cadet Sergeant, rescues him from an air strike on the Entente Military Academy.

She takes him to the magical Guardians of Dare village, where he discovers his true identity. It is here that he learns about the secret society of immortals that run the government and keep the Entente of Nations safe. But the immortals are mysteriously dying, and Tarian’s miraculous birth nineteen years ago may be the link to their survival.

Being the first immortal to be born in over five hundred years, his DNA holds the answer to the reproduction of his kind. But in the wrong hands, his existence may lead to something far more destructive. While his superiors debate over his role as the First Born, he seeks only revenge.

His father was the first immortal killed by Death Serum. Now that Tarian knows the truth about himself and his dad, he will find the murderous traitor and bring him to justice. But Tarian is young, and his immortal gifts have not matured.

With the help and guidance of Audrey, he may have a chance. Tarian’s journey is both a physical challenge as well as an emotional coming of age enlightenment. His path of self-identity braids through the mortal and immortal world. With breath catching character revelations turning enemies into friends and friends into enemies, he must fight to save his loved ones and secure the two worlds he has come to love.

First Born mixes fantasy with action adventure set in a near-future North America on the brink of a Border War offering a unique twist on an immortal tale. Interesting historical facts weave cleverly throughout the narrative providing extensive character background and playful speculation.

Combining romantic fantasy with aggressive action think the All Souls trilogy meets the Divergent Trilogy.

A Paranormal Romance Thriller Nineteen-year-old Tarian Prescott is under attack for the immortal DNA he didn’t know he possessed. Audrey, his Cadet Sergeant, rescues him from an air strike on the...


Advance Praise

"This novel is far from your typical Sci-Fi tale. It is packed with so much action that I hated putting it down. Janelle does an amazing job world building. As a reader, I could visualize this entire community of Immortals and the struggles they faced. I sensed the emotions Tarian felt. The plot and character development were very well written. There were even plot turns that I never saw coming." — Goodreads Reviewer

"This novel is far from your typical Sci-Fi tale. It is packed with so much action that I hated putting it down. Janelle does an amazing job world building. As a reader, I could visualize this entire...


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This was a perfect Paranormal Romance Thriller, it had a great atmosphere that kept me on the edge of my seat when reading this. First Born was a great start to the First Born series, I was invested in what was happening in the world and getting to know the characters in this. I look forward to continuing this series after First Born and First Awakened. Janelle Gabay writes a great story and I'm excited to go back after these stories.

"“Great,” Tarian said. He almost complained about being tricked into unconsciousness but decided sleep had been beneficial. He hadn’t realized the toll the stress had taken on his body. Whatever concoction of sleeping gas he had been given, it was the perfect combination for satisfying, restful slumber."

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Tarian is a student at a military school that suddenly gets attacked. He escapes with his Sargent and discovers he is immortal. Not only an immortal but the last immortal. Different factions are trying to kill him.

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