The Keeper

"An ancient box is found, and its mysterious occupants released. They seem benign, the small, floating creatures freed from the box ... until they begin multiplying. Until Guy, Saul, Emily, and her ten-year old twins find themselves sucked into a whirlpool of terror. For the pretty little floaters have bonded them, and are taking something from them ... and giving back something even more dangerous. What they give back is new to the world. It is something three desperate mercenaries want, and will kill to get. Unable to negotiate with their murderous hunters, Guy, Saul, Emily, and the girls find themselves fleeing for their lives. Yet, unknown to all, a deeper threat is growing: Without a Keeper, the creatures are making their move ..."--Page 4 of cover