If Michael Vey was a normal 14-year-old boy, the only things he would have to deal with would be his mild case of Tourette’s Syndrome, the bullies who throw him into lockers, and his unsympathetic principal. But, Michael Vey is far from ordinary—he’s electric. Michael Vey is one of 17 surviving infants from a failed medical experiment. As a result, these children, including Michael, and as he finds out later, his classmate, Taylor, have unique electric abilities. Michael, Taylor, and Michael’s brilliant best friend Ostin form a secret club known as the Electroclan to track down how and why Taylor and Michael have these powers. Meanwhile, Dr. Hatch, leader of Elgen research lab and part of the group responsible for the accident, has spent more than a decade tracking down all the “Electric Children.” The Electroclan’s snooping regarding the accident sets in motion their captivity by Hatch. Hatch’s self-righteous ambition is to study the surviving teens, control their power, and create a new world of superior humans. The Electric Children live pretty glamorous lives at Elgen with a $200,000 expense account and lavish living quarters, but the utopian environment masks dark manipulation and murder. Michael and his friends must do whatever they can to avoid Hatch’s temptation, protect their families, and escape their imprisonment.
Richard Paul Evan’s first YA book is filled with non-stop action, memorable characters, believable dialog, and is a unique take on the whole ‘world domination by a new breed of humans’ troupe. Luckily, this is only the first novel in the Michael Vey series. Don’t miss this book!
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