The Host

In a future where parasitic alien souls, known as Souls, have invaded Earth, humanity is on the brink of extinction. These Souls inhabit human bodies, erasing their host's consciousness and creating a utopian, conflict-free society. Melanie Stryder, a tenacious human survivor, becomes the host for Wanderer, an experienced Soul who has lived on many planets. However, Melanie refuses to surrender her mind completely, battling Wanderer from within. What begins as a mental struggle evolves into an unwilling alliance as Melanie floods Wanderer's thoughts with vivid memories and intense feelings for Jared, the man Melanie loves and who is still in hiding. Unprepared for such profound human emotions, Wanderer finds herself yearning for Jared, a man she has never met. As their shared body's life is threatened, Melanie and Wanderer embark on a perilous journey to find Jared, forming an unprecedented bond and challenging the very nature of identity, love, and what it means to be human.