Shane Folsom is a Major League pitcher for the Atlanta Braves. He is the best athlete ever to play the game and in four years has broken most pitching and batting records. He is one of nine extraordinary athletes from various sports who have suddenly come to the attention of the whole world, not only because of their unusual talent, but because they all came along at roughly the same time. When one of these talented athletes dies suddenly, it is a tragedy. But when another dies and then another, each apparently by accident, Shane's suspicion is awakened and he sets forth to discover how and...

Many individuals living on earth possess magnificent talents and abilities that can serve to enrich their own lives and the lives of others. Sometimes, one of these gifted individuals will misuse or squander his talents in meaningless or destructive behavior, and a Warhost will be sent in an attempt to help set matters right. Not quite an angel, but nevertheless immortal, the Warhost may choose to set a curse upon the misguided individual. This curse will help the mortal come to appreciate his talents and worth...and it may help the mortal work toward making the proper choices in correcting...