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To everyone at Meridian High School, fourteen-year-old Michael Vey is nothing special, just the kid who has Tourette’s syndrome. But in truth, Michael is extremely special—he has electric powers. Michael thinks he is unique until he discovers that a cheerleader named Taylor has the same mysterious powers. With the help of Michael’s friend, Ostin, the three of them set out to discover how Michael and Taylor ended up with their abilities, and their investigation soon brings them to the attention of a powerful group who wants to control the electric teens—and through them, the world.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Richard Paul Evans introduces a character whose risk-filled exploration marks the beginning of a riveting new series. With only his powers, his wits, and his friends to protect him, Michael will need all his strength to survive….
Michael Vey is the first title in Glenn Beck’s Mercury Ink publishing program.
The incredible story of The Christmas Box does not end there. This moving tale about the meaning of Christmas was soon picked up by Simon & Schuster and went on to make publishing history when it simultaneously became both the bestselling hardcover and the bestselling paperback book in America. Suddenly, former advertising executive and clay animator Evans was a bestselling writer with a whole new career ahead of him.
Evans followed up The Christmas Box with a prequel titled Timepiece in 1996. Timepiece was another major hit with readers, as was The Letter, the final installment in the Christmas Box trilogy. From there, Evans expanded his repertoire while continuing to focus on the themes dearest to him: faith, family, forgiveness, love, and loyalty. He published The Christmas Candle, his first book for kids. His work also often became subject to small-screen adaptations. In fact, a 1995 production of The Christmas Box starring Maureen O'Hara and Richard Thomas snared an Emmy for best costuming in a miniseries or special. The following year, a version of Timepiece featured an early appearance by future superstar Naomi Watts, not to mention choice performances by James Earl Jones and Ellen Burstyn, as well as an associate producer credit for the author, himself.
Meanwhile, Evans continued penning and publishing heart-warming mega-sellers like The Locket, The Looking Glass, and The Carousel. In 2001, he took some time to reflect on his stunning success in The Christmas Box Miracle, which recounted his most unusual journey to the top of the bestseller list.
Another string of crowd pleasers followed, including the romantic The Last Promise, A Perfect Day, and The Sunflower, a critically acclaimed account of blossoming love at a humanitarian mission in Peru. Now, Evans is back with Finding Noel, the story of Mark Smart, whose pained life is completely turned around after a chance encounter in a coffee shop. Fans of Evans -- and there are legions of them -- will no doubt be delighted and deeply touched by his latest work.
When Evans is not writing bestsellers, he often makes public appearances as a motivational speaker. He has shared the stage with such notable people as director Ron Howard, writer Deepak Chopra, humorist Steven Allen, and both George Bush senior and George W. Bush.
In 1997, Evans founded The Christmas Box House International, a foundation responsible for building shelters for abused, neglected, and homeless children throughout the world. More than 16,000 kids have found homes in one of Evans's shelters.
In our interview, Evans shared some fascinating facts about himself:
"I am the father of five children, who take up most of my time."
"I am the founder of The Christmas Box House International, which builds shelter assessment facilities for abused children. The most interesting trip I have been on lately was in the jungles of Peru, where we hunted crocodiles in leaky canoes at midnight. I have lived in both China and Italy, which is why I often have characters from those lands."
"I absolutely love playing the game Risk. Also Paintball. When possible, I round up my friends and go down to our ranch in southern Utah, where we play weekend soldiers."
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Chopsticks and Spiders
“Have you found the last two?” The voice on the phone was angry and coarse, like the sound of car tires over broken glass.
“Not yet,” the well-dressed man on the other end of the phone replied. “Not yet. But we believe we’re close—and they still don’t know that we’re hunting them.”
“You believe you’re close?”
“They’re two children among a billion—finding them is like finding a lost chopstick in China.”
“Is that what you want me to tell the board?”
“Remind the board that I’ve already found fifteen of the seventeen children. I’ve put out a million-dollar bounty on the last two, we’ve got spiders crawling the Web, and we have a whole team of investigators scanning global records for their whereabouts. It’s just a matter of time before we find them—or they step into one of our traps.”
“Time isn’t on our side,” the voice returned sharply. “Those kids are already too old. You know how difficult they are to turn at this age.”
“I know better than anyone,” the well-dressed man said, tapping his ruby-capped pen on his desk. “But I have my ways. And if they don’t turn, there’s always Cell 25.”
There was a long pause, then the voice on the phone replied darkly, “Yes. There’s always Cell 25.”
© 2011 Richard Paul Evans
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Posted August 4, 2011
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I have ordered it because of the plot. hope to see this someday as a movie
8 out of 14 people found this review helpful.
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Posted February 29, 2012
As a dad, I'm thankful to find a great read with a clear good vs. evil plot without all the popular "potter-bluring-of-morals-type-magic" or extreme youth horror, or potty humour. It is a refreshing new character series with lots of page-turning suspence without resorying to yhosr
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Posted February 25, 2012
I loved this book and i am dying to read the second one
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Posted February 22, 2012
I really loved this story and how the author manipulated each character. Did not know that electricity could be used in so many ways.
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Posted December 26, 2011
Its the 12 year old girl writeing again because i didnt explain well enough how awsome this book was last time! This book was writen very well,it was funny, creative, and just overall put together so well it added up to amazing!! Hope they make a movie out of it!
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Posted December 6, 2011
This is an amazing book! I couldn't put it down!!! Officially the best book I have ever read, hands down.
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Posted September 1, 2011
If anyone is a fan of James Patterson's Maximum Ride series, you will for sure be a fan of this. I know i was! Again a great read!!!
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Posted August 10, 2011
I envy & admire your true calling and use of the gift God gave you.
1 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Posted August 10, 2011
I saw this book in Comic-Con 2011, and I already was interested. Bought this ebook the same day it came out and 12 hours later, I finished it. A great lead actor and good cast of secondary characters, especially his friends. The villian somewhat cliched, but still a good villian. In all, this was an awesome novel and the great start to this new series. Can't wait for the next one.
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Posted June 29, 2011
Fantastic book for both young adults and old adults. Filled with action and addresses positive values such as not judging a person solely on looks or status.
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Posted June 23, 2011
As a HUGE fan of Richard Paul Evans, I had HIGH expectations for this book. Boy, did he deliver. If you love to read, this is your next summer read (and tell all of your friends or choose it as your next book club selection)! If you read occasionally, find the time and get this book. If you never read books, please change and pick this one up. You won't regret it!
The best way to describe it comes from the michael vey website:
"Michael Vey, The Prisoner of Cell 25 is the first book in a seven-book series by #1 bestselling author Richard Paul Evans. At a time when the YA (Young Adult) genre is flooded with increasingly darker and hostile themes, Michael Vey is an adventure story about hope, loyalty, courage and a son's love for his mother. With strong, likeable characters, genuinely realistic and frightening villains and "high energy" tension, Michael Vey is a series that will resonate with youths and adults alike."
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Posted May 25, 2012
Good read for YA, not as much for Adults. Very creative.
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Posted May 19, 2012
This book is the best bookever!!!!!!!!!
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Posted May 17, 2012
... as this book has kept me up until 2am because I could not set it down until the end. And now I'm itching for the next one. Excellent read throughout. Not a cookie cutter branch off like most new books these days. Great read for young and old alike.
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Posted May 7, 2012
Rick is such a god wrighter and a good friend. I've known him for about 3 years and this is one of my favorite books of his!
HE IS SUCH A COOL GUY!!!!
SO IS HIS SON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HENGOS TO MY WARD TOO!
Anonymous
Posted May 6, 2012
Best book ever
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Anonymous
Posted May 2, 2012
Amazing so far!!! This is a must buy!!
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Posted May 17, 2012
I would can not decide wether i would want zeuses power or michaels
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Posted April 25, 2012
Verry good book has very many suprizes
Would recomment to everybodt
Overview
New York Times bestselling author Richard Paul Evans.
To everyone at Meridian High School, fourteen-year-old Michael Vey is nothing special, just the kid who has Tourette’s syndrome. But in truth, Michael is extremely special—he has electric powers. Michael thinks he is unique until he discovers that a cheerleader named Taylor has the same mysterious powers. With the help of Michael’s friend, Ostin, the three of them set out to discover how Michael and Taylor ended up with their abilities, and their investigation soon brings them to the attention of a powerful group who wants to control the electric teens—and through ...