Wills is the author of Gripped by Fear (TotalRecall Publications), the second novel in the Chicago Warriors Thriller Series. I already know where this is all going: Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25 is going to be another bestseller for Richard Paul Evans. He remarked, “Papa, hurry up and finish reading this, I want to see where this story goes.” In fact, my 13-year-old grandson picked it up and began reading the first chapter after I had put it down. There are plenty of thrills and adventure in this well-written novel, one that readers will feel comfortable in having their sons and daughter read. Questions of ethics and evil versus good become pivotal points and serve to develop a moral compass for the youngsters, both in the story and hopefully for the children reading the book. Evans creates moral dilemmas that Michael and his friends must face.
Although his mother has known this about her son for some time, Michael is just now discovering his abnormal abilities can be used to his advantage.Īs the story develops, Mr. The two likeable adolescents form a bond that enables them to endure the constant gauntlet laid down by their classmates.Īt one point in the story an incident occurs in which Michael discovers he has a secret power-he’s electric.
His only friend, Ostin, the class brain-and therefore a nerd to the school jocks-also endures endless bouts of pranks and teasing. He doesn’t fit in with most kids in school, and the girls avoid him whenever possible. He finds himself the victim of bullying, mostly due to his facial tics, a result of Tourette’s. Michael Vey is, ostensibly, an average teenager, 14 years old, who has the same problems as others in that awkward age group. I found myself absorbed in the story just several pages in. My skepticism disappeared quickly as I began reading about the book’s protagonist, Michael Vey.Īuthor Evans has created a character that will entertain both adults and children. Having read much of Richard Paul Evans’s work, I knew to expect a wonderful story however, I admit I was skeptical about reading a novel geared toward children 12 years old and up.
He remarked, “Papa, hurry up and finish reading this, I want to see where this story goes.” I already know where this is all going: Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25 is going to be another bestseller for Richard Paul Evans. my 13-year-old grandson picked it up and began reading the first chapter after I had put it down.
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