A quest for ancient evil in a modern metropolis leads to murder, magic, romance, and horror in G. P. Knight's new paranormal thriller, Blood and Parchment: First Offering. Ryan Evans doesn't know it, but he's psychic. It's an ability he's repressed after a traumatic childhood event. He learns the truth about his unusual gift after he's hired by Angela Mosavian to find a stolen book-the last known copy of a manuscript dedicated to the worship of an ancient deity. The book is a chronicle of dark magic, and includes a ritual promising immortality in return for a human sacrifice. Once Angela teaches him to use his psychic powers, Ryan is reluctantly drawn into a world where the paranormal and magic are commonplace. Together, Ryan and Angela pursue the book thief, unaware that two homicide detectives are investigating a series of brutal murders related to the theft. The detectives soon discover clues leading to Ryan. When a child, a perfect victim for the sacrifice, is abducted, Ryan must elude the police as he races to rescue the boy before the stars achieve a crucial alignment.