The Knack

by Jesse Gordon

Adolescence: a time of change, a time of discovery and (for those who possess the knack) awakening magical abilities. For Aaron Capps, growing up is an uneventful ritual-until he meets Kyna, who changes his life forever by introducing him to a treacherous reality where willpower becomes something tangible and the mind rules all. Note: For mature readers; contains sexual/violent content.

332 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2007

About the author

Jesse Gordon currently resides in southern California, though he has lived in places all over the United States, and has collected more than his fair share of stories over the years. As an author, his career began in the fourth grade (read: a binder full of Star Trek vignettes). Since then he has written over 40 short stories, novelettes, and novellas. His novels include Time Chaser, The Knack, Stories from the Steel Garden, and Heroes' Day. He has also compiled a pair of anthologies: The Midnight Recollections and The Reformed Citizen. More recently, he has turned to screenwriting. Two of his scripts are being produced by Pulsar Pictures: Node, and The Oatmeal Man. In addition to his short fiction, novel, and screenplay work, Jesse also runs an absurdist humor webserial called SuperMegaNet, the first two volumes of which are now in print.

Reviews

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is on the border of sci-fi and fantasy, with a lot of reality in the fray. It's about a boy who suddenly finds himself in a town full rather vampire-like people, who feed more on the actual essence of others, rather than blood (though that's still involved). In a way, it's a story of getting to know yourself through the characters, and it makes you ponder what you would do if you were in similar situations. It's a fantastic read, especially for those who can stand having their personal boundaries shrunk for a bit.

[Colby · Rating 1 out of 5]

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