In the shadowed corridors of power and the gleaming halls of international diplomacy, Jeremy Thorn, the United States Ambassador to England, and his wife Katherine are blessed with the birth of a son. But beneath the veneer of their idyllic life, a sinister secret takes root. Their child, born under a celestial conspiracy, is destined to play a pivotal role in a prophecy of darkness. As mysterious deaths and inexplicable phenomena begin to surround the family, the Thorns are thrust into a terrifying realization: their son is at the heart of a biblical prophecy foretelling the coming of the Antichrist. With each chilling event, the fabric of reality seems to warp, leading them down a path fraught with fear and despair. "The Omen" by David Seltzer is a masterful tapestry of horror that weaves together the threads of destiny, faith, and the unfathomable depths of parental love. It is a narrative that delves into the darkest corners of the human soul, exploring the harrowing costs of truth and the shadowy line between good and evil. As the prophecy unfolds, the Thorns confront the ultimate moral quandary: how far will they go to prevent the foretold horrors, when the source is their own flesh and blood? Seltzer's novel is a gripping exploration of fate versus free will, a chilling reminder that some omens cannot be ignored.