With the second in this trilogy in the works - I think due for a January 2014 release - I thought I'd look back at the first book which I read some time ago. I hadn't read anything by Mark Frost before and really enjoyed this one. Even though it's a hefty book for YA (over 500 pages and not particularly large type), it's action-packed and full of memorable characters and cool adventures. I keep thinking of it as the "American Harry Potter" even though that's probably not an accurate characterization, but it is about a group of teenagers with special powers hidden away in a secret school and trying to solve all kinds of weird mysteries as they come to terms with their individual gifts.
Mark Frost was the co-creator of the TV series, Twin Peaks - folks my age probably remember it! This probably explains his gift for off-beat intrigue and peculiar, yet memorable, characters. There's lots of mystery, lots of action and a little romance as well. This books seems to be aimed squarely at the teen boy audience, although I suspect girls will enjoy it too. I certainly did. And sometimes I like to think of myself as a "girl" despite my ever-advancing years. I also like the fact that, although the book is fast-paced with lots of adreline-pumping adventure, it's also intelligent and the characters have logic puzzles to solve that the reader gets to solve (or not, in my case) along with them. There's also lots of cool technology for the sci-fi heads amongst us. So I would highly recommend this one for teens of all ages, and I'm looking forward to the next installment. January can't roll around fast enough!
Mark Frost was the co-creator of the TV series, Twin Peaks - folks my age probably remember it! This probably explains his gift for off-beat intrigue and peculiar, yet memorable, characters. There's lots of mystery, lots of action and a little romance as well. This books seems to be aimed squarely at the teen boy audience, although I suspect girls will enjoy it too. I certainly did. And sometimes I like to think of myself as a "girl" despite my ever-advancing years. I also like the fact that, although the book is fast-paced with lots of adreline-pumping adventure, it's also intelligent and the characters have logic puzzles to solve that the reader gets to solve (or not, in my case) along with them. There's also lots of cool technology for the sci-fi heads amongst us. So I would highly recommend this one for teens of all ages, and I'm looking forward to the next installment. January can't roll around fast enough!
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