Desperate Hour — Maxine Kia McClendon

They're back! Fabian, Demi, Luke, Pepper, Jude, Tess, Emmitt, and little Silvia have had their families slaughtered, were held against their will by an evil, powerful organization in search of the secret of their wondrous and unique abilities, and discovered their ties to one another. The 8ight have survived the impossible and escaped the Company. Or have they? Determined to stay free at any cost, the 8ight struggle to remain off the Company's radar as they hone their abilities for the inevitable moment when they are found. Reconnecting with their past lives, enduring tragic loss, and discovering that they may not be as unique as they thought, they must learn to rely on each more than ever for the Company is never more than one step behind.