"Jamie woke up in an empty apartment with no memory and only a few clues to his identity, but with the ability to read and erase other people's memories - a power he uses to hold up banks to buy coffee, cat food and books. Zoe is also searching for her past, and using her abilities of speed and strength... to deliver fast food. And she'll occasionally put on a cool suit and beat up bad guys, if she feels like it. When the archrivals meet in a memory-loss support group, they realize the only way to reveal their hidden pasts might be through each other. As they uncover an ongoing threat, suddenly much more is at stake than their fragile friendship."
Author Mike Chen delivers a refreshing take on the super-hero genre. This story is told with just the right amount of details, and the pacing is steady and focused. The characters are relatable, and their motivations and actions are logical. As a lifelong fan of stories such as these, I enjoyed his approach as well as his infusion of personal elements into the world of the fantastic. This is more than just a story of super-humans; it is a story about being human and about being heroes.
Adult - Fiction/Science Fiction
No comments:
Post a Comment