This is the first in a series guaranteed to be a hit! Young Jax Opus discovers that he is a hypnotist, descended on both sides of family from the same. The ability/talent had skipped a generations and, because of some rather negative repercussions due his grandfather's use of the power, was never revealed to Jax. Jax decides to attend the Mako Institute to lean how to maximize his newfound powers. The leader of the Sandmen - a group of hypnotists who have sworn not to use their powers for selfish purposes/personal gain, urges Jax to proceed with caution. Perhaps Dr. Elias Mako isn't what he appears to be. Jax is instrumental to Mako's plan. Will he succeed? Although the beginning is a bit slow and feels a mite contrived, Jax's integrity, the electoral process connection, the tw3elve step-like sandmen who overcome weaknesses to do good, the non-stop action, and the open-ended conclusion make this a definite recommenced read. The author's name will be an automatic draw for many!
Mark Twain Award Preliminary Nominee 2015-16
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