Melinda, a girl bored with her ordinary life, finds more adventure than she hoped for when a near-death experience begins to open her eyes to the existence of things she cannot comprehend. The horrific vision she wakes to and her rescuer's erratic behavior are only the beginning. For weeks Melinda is plagued by unexplained happenings that all seem to be connected to the unusual new family in town. Seeking answers, Melinda reaches out to these strangers who share a mysterious past and a dark secret. Once she earns their trust, they are all too willing to introduce her to a frightening and magical world that is hidden just below the surface of everything she had always taken for granted. Melinda quickly gets caught up in a reality where even the smallest mistake could put her, and everyone she cares about, in grave danger. Even if she follows all the rules, Melinda discovers that there is a good chance that she will end becoming one of The Changed.