Reborn

Reborn by Francis Paul Wilson, published by New English Library in 1990, is a work of fiction that intertwines elements of horror, mystery, and suspense. The narrative begins with an ancient artifact dissolving in the hands of a man named Mr. Veilleur, signaling a cosmic disturbance. Following the tragic death of Dr. Roderick Hanley, a Nobel Prize-winning geneticist, the story unfolds as Jim Stevens, an orphan and struggling writer, discovers he is the sole heir to the Hanley estate, leading him to confront unsettling truths about his lineage.

Readers will encounter a diverse cast of characters, including a group of Charismatics in New York City who feel an urgent calling to combat an impending evil. As the plot develops, it becomes clear that the threat they face is far more sinister than they initially perceive. The themes of inheritance and the nature of evil are explored as Jim grapples with his identity and the implications of his newfound legacy. This edition spans 342 pages and is presented in English, offering a complex narrative that delves into the realms of literature and genre fiction.