For some strange reason, Michael's mom wants to keep her son and their life as ordinary as possible. She was constantly warning him to stay out of trouble. They have been a very close and small family ever since his dad died and they move around a lot. Michael has already been in four high schools in Idaho! His mom always made him feel special and he knows he is, but if he ever showed how special he was, they are on the run again!

Now, fourteen going on fifteen, Michael Vey was getting tired of being bullied and insulted by others at Meridian High School. So what if he wasn't tall for his age and had Tourette's syndrome! Why did he have to get detention when he didn't even do anything? Life was bad enough in the 9th grade without that, so when Jack and his thug friends, Wade and Mitchell, threatened him on his way home from school, Michael's anger surged up in him and he knocked them for a real loop!

Suddenly, life was different. The ever popular and utterly beautiful cheerleader, Taylor Ridley, with her warm glowing and healthy skin, took an unusual interest in him. Even Ostin, his brilliant nerdy, but pudgy friend, gets pulled into this fun, yet strange new high school adventure. But, as they connect and find out more about each other, their innocent investigation gets them some unwanted attention that destroys Michael's safe little world! What can he do to save those so important to him?

Best-selling author Richard Paul Evans, already well known for his adult fiction, has launched his first book for the young adult market with the release of MICHAEL VEY. It is the first book in a seven part series and it is sure to be a hit with teens and readers of all ages. As you meet Michael, you are just instantly sucked into his world and you get a real charge out of him! The story develops very quickly and you are captivated by what happens. Despite the dialogue occasionally being a little young for the characters' ages, it picks up and the interaction between the characters is powerful and keeps the story moving very quickly. It is a great read, full of really wicked villains, humor, horror, loyalty and courage while at the same time touching on topics, such as bullying, peer pressure, and diversity. As the author's imagination takes the reader to a new world full of electrifying and intriguing characters with special powers, Evans reinforces many positive values, such as love for family, friendship and loyalty that keep the story grounded. Be warned! Once you get that jolt of pleasure from this reading experience, you will be anxious for the next book, so you can find out what happens next!