I would recommend this book to anyone with young adult readers. The book is well set up in the beginning but not slow, and it will hold the readers attention. The book demonstrates the choices in life that are the hard ones to make and so many people choose to take the easy way out. It shows that every choice is yours and does it in a way that is believable and not overdone.

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I loved this book! An intriguing plot well-executed by the author. I would have preferred that this story be adult instead of young adult, with more depth and discussion of good vs. evil. However, it is an excellent book for young adults with some provocative themes that need to be thought about. I have ordered the next book in the series and can't wait to read more about Elgen.

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Contemporary teen fiction by Paul Richard Evans. Michael Vey is an ordinary teenager...with secrets. Michael has an affinity for electricity. He is able to electrically shock people, and conduct electricity in other ways. He and his mom have been trying to hide his ability. Michael also has Tourette's syndrome, which opens him up for a lot of bullying.

Then a pretty, popular cheerleader, Taylor sees in him in action one day. Taylor has secrets of her own.

This is a great story. There are bad guys out looking for teenagers just like Michael, who have evil plans.

There are no vampires, faeries, werewolves, zombies, elves or angels in this story. There are also no swear words. This is just a very good thriller with lots of action, a hero to be proud of, and great sidekicks. Great read for any age.

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Read this for July 2012's pick in my online book club, The Reading Cove. It was goodvery engaging and quite the page-turner at times!

Michael Vey is a high-school freshman with a secret. When his mom goes missing, he and his friends go on a dangerous quest to find her...and let the games begin! Can't say much more without spoilers, but I'm definitely interested in checking out the next book in the series!

On the downside, there were quite a few convenient characters thrown in to make things turn out the way they did, and there were also a few editing issues with some awkward sentences in a few parts, but these don't take much away from the enjoyment of the story; or the lessons about overcoming adversity, and the educational look at bullying.

I give this a solid B, good story!

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I originally got this for my middle schooler but started reading the first chapter and was hooked.It kept me intrigued until the end.I am awaiting the next book release.

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Very easy read, and very enjoyable. I could see this series becoming a big hit...not to Harry Potter or Twilight levels, but still big. Highly recommend.

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What a fun read and so different from Evans's usual fare. This one is directed toward middle to high school kids, although I really enjoyed it.

There is so much to appeal to teens here: the problems in high school, bullying, no friends, etc. Evans has also added special powers for his kids and even his own Tourette's Syndrome.

Highly recommended for your teens--and you!

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