Fire in the Blood

I wasn't sure what to expect when I picked up this audio book at the bookstore. I must say I was impressed. The story length was shorter than many others I've read recently, but it was very detailed. The story was unique and the twists throughout were very interesting. I will definitely be sharing my copy with others!

Silvio has returned to his homeland after many years' absence. He is generally a recluse, but he does spend time with a few friends and relatives from his past, including his cousin Helene and her daughter Colette and his neighbor Declos. Silvio is now an old man and he observes his younger friends with sharp eyes: Silvio sees how the young are driven by fire in the blood, an illness to which he deems himself to now be immune.