First Fruits

The Story

Kate Carr is such a lucky teenager. Although her mother has left, she is far from neglected at home. The girls at school envy her because her father is such a charmer, the most mesmerizing minister in Edinburgh. Kate is special; she is Keith Carr's first fruit, his offering. He is bringing her up in his image, to have it -- his special power, the ability to manipulate people. She practices what he's taught her with devastating effect. But a recurrent dream tantalizes Kate. On the night she hosts a sleepover, it comes to her once more, and a truth that has long eluded her is revealed. Then nothing can cleanse her world but fire and death.