Acclaimed cybersecurity author John Chirillo—known for bestselling technical works with Wiley and Osborne—introduces a powerful new voice in young adult fiction with Reborn, the first installment in The Reborn Chronicles. This supernatural thriller explores the collision of faith, identity, and destiny in a world where belief itself can awaken extraordinary power.
Sixteen-year-old Jonah Martinez-Cohen has always lived between worlds—his mother’s devout Catholic faith and his father’s Jewish heritage. But when visions of the future begin haunting him and a mysterious girl named Dina enters his life, Jonah discovers a power inside him that defies explanation. As suspicion spreads through his quiet town and a shadowy organization closes in, Jonah must uncover the truth about his abilities—and confront an ancient force that could consume everything he loves.
“Reborn is about awakening—the moment when faith and self-discovery collide,” says Chirillo. “It’s for anyone who’s ever questioned their purpose or struggled to reconcile who they are with what the world expects them to be.”
Blending suspense, mythology, and emotional depth, Reborn is written for young adult and crossover readers aged 15–35—fans of Leigh Bardugo, V.E. Schwab, and Adam Silvera—as well as #BookTok and #Bookstagram communities drawn to cinematic, character-driven stories. Its exploration of belief, moral conflict, and the search for identity makes it equally compelling for educators and book clubs.
As the first installment of The Reborn Chronicles, Reborn examines how faith, science, and self-belief intersect to awaken hidden potential—and how every rebirth comes with a cost. Fast-paced and emotionally charged, the novel sets the stage for an unforgettable saga about destiny, sacrifice, and the light we fight to protect.
Reborn is available now in print and eBook formats wherever books are sold.
About the Author
John Chirillo is a bestselling cybersecurity author whose works have sold hundreds of thousands of copies worldwide. His background in technology and national security lends realism and psychological insight to his fiction, while his storytelling explores the spiritual and emotional struggles at the heart of the human experience. Reborn marks the beginning of his transition from acclaimed technical writer to visionary novelist.
John Chirillo is a bestselling cybersecurity author whose works have sold hundreds of thousands of copies worldwide. His background in technology and national security lends realism and psychological insight to his fiction, while his storytelling explores the spiritual and emotional struggles at the heart of the human experience. Reborn marks the beginning of his transition from acclaimed technical writer to visionary novelist.
