A Foray Into The Mind

Well I'm back for another exciting update to this blog. I've also decided that my updates are too sporadic, so I thought it best to place my updates on a schedule. So look for more regular updates from me. Now onto the "meat" of this post!

I mentioned getting an advanced readers copy of a novel, which I intend to give a brief review on. The book is called The Ability. This is the first novel by author M. M. Vaughn. Here is the book listing over at Amazon. This book is a young reader book, so don't expect much violence or more mature themes within this book.

The book begins with a prologue the seems slightly disjointed from the next few chapters. This is the result of a time skip in the books continuity. However, don't let that dissuade you from reading this book! The prologue eventually leads to a fairly well telegraphed plot twist that drives the antagonists in the story. The main character is well fleshed out and really creates an engaging young boy that you can cheer for. Even when he is doing wrong, he is altruistic in his goals. Some of the other characters could stand to be a bit more fleshed out, however that is something that can be rectified in the sequels this book leaves open. The premise that children have the ability to access the full power off the mind and so they must be called upon to aid their country is an interesting one. With powers like telepathy, telekinesis, and remote viewing, these children have the ability to do tremendous, or horrific things. Seeing both sides of this duality, from the perspective of the antagonists, twin boys Ernest and Mortimer Genver, and the protagonist, Christopher Lane, makes for an exciting chase to see who will win.

Overall, I'd say this book is a really fun leading story for a larger two or three part series. The universe that it is set in comes with a rule that children only have access to their special ability when they are twelve years old. As a result, the story that follows can only go so far. However, I look forward to where the story will lead. Be sure to look for this book come April 23rd!