They aren't quite human. Evie is a single mother. Her gifted son, Victor, is nicknamed, Prophet. As a young girl, Evie fled a religion that demanded she take her mother's life. Without her, the cult had to disband. Victor is kidnapped and she unleashes the power of a wounded demigoddess to find him.
The Son of Light Book 2 - Fierce Fellowship Games;
Wrong Side of Hell;
Dark Stranger the Dream