Lani's Mission (The World Through a Shaded Eye: Book One)

Skye Alexander has just learned her grandmother passed away. When she goes to New Orleans, Louisiana, for the funeral, her Aunt Mo divulges a family secret. Skye learns “the gift” has been passed on to her. She isn’t so sure she wants to accept the gift but realizes she most likely doesn’t have a choice. Skye’s had vision issues ever since she gave birth to her firstborn, especially in her right eye, but now she knows why. She can see shadows and shapes with her right eye. She soon realizes they are spirits. With the guidance of her Aunt Mo, she learns how to control and use her newfound gift.

Lani Laveaux is tired of her big brother’s ego. Ever since they returned to Beach City, California, from New Orleans, Louisiana, after finding, then destroying the pebble of knowledge, Malique has changed into someone she doesn’t recognize. She and his ex-girlfriend, Clarissa, have been trying to get through to him, but he refuses to listen. Lani starts to have dreams that their mother is still alive and is determined to find out the truth. Since Malique won’t listen to her pleas, she enlists the help of Professor Chapman. Chapman learns of Skye’s gift. The professor, Lani, and Clarissa meet with Skye. Will they find out the truth of what happened to Lani and Malique’s mother? Is she alive? Will Malique rediscover who he is?

This book can be considered as part two of Malique's Quest, but can also be enjoyed as a stand-alone novel.