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The Catalyst #1
An Unknown Attraction
Book 1 of the "Catalyst" series.
A young man, just 17, suddenly finds women mysteriously attracted to him while visiting New Orleans for Spring Break with his family. He acts as a catalyst, activating strange abilities in them that he doesn't understand. He's not ready for the responsibilities of adulthood, yet he's called upon to lead a string of followers. Where, he has no idea.
With no clue what's happening, an willing to believe in a higher power, Alex struggles to understand how he's supposed to lead the people that demand him to fulfill his unknown calling.
There are no superheros or world saving in this book, it's character and not action based, more an examination of people's reactions and what is involved in building a movement from the ground up.
A young man, just 17, suddenly finds women mysteriously attracted to him while visiting New Orleans for Spring Break with his family. He acts as a catalyst, activating strange abilities in them that he doesn't understand. He's not ready for the responsibilities of adulthood, yet he's called upon to lead a string of followers. Where, he has no idea.
With no clue what's happening, an willing to believe in a higher power, Alex struggles to understand how he's supposed to lead the people that demand him to fulfill his unknown calling.
There are no superheros or world saving in this book, it's character and not action based, more an examination of people's reactions and what is involved in building a movement from the ground up.
251 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 29, 2013
About the author
Vincent Berg
28 books39 followersVincent Berg (1957) was born in New Jersey but, being a military dependent, grew up on 'more or less the East Coast'. Working in Systems Engineering in the Financial Services in Chicago and New York City, he never considered himself a writer, but after retiring and moving closer to his family, he wanted to explore the kinds of books he enjoyed.
His writings aren't typical, with the writing style harking back to the early twentieth Century, and the stories being complex and meandering. Without action heroes, antiheroes or even clear conflicts, the stories are more character based, as the central characters try to figure out where they are and where they're going. The reader gets sucked along, as they try to piece together where they fit in the world.
His work includes 5 series (ranging from 2 to 6 books), for a total of 16 original books published to date.
His writings aren't typical, with the writing style harking back to the early twentieth Century, and the stories being complex and meandering. Without action heroes, antiheroes or even clear conflicts, the stories are more character based, as the central characters try to figure out where they are and where they're going. The reader gets sucked along, as they try to piece together where they fit in the world.
His work includes 5 series (ranging from 2 to 6 books), for a total of 16 original books published to date.
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March 15, 2019
I read this online where it was originally posted free by the author. That said..
If you like stories where the Main Character is a utter moron.. This book will make you happy. On the other hand if you don't like idiot main characters then you will be like me and find yourself aggravated and shaking your head at what the main character does. The old saying common sense is not common is quite true in regards to the main character. Seeing that the author has portrayed the MC as having ZERO common sense. Maybe its because of that hole the MC has in his head..(Slight spoiler) Or maybe its just a plot device by the author to make the reader dislike the MC...
All that said and as much as some of the story has aggravated me i have enjoyed the book series so far. It has a very interesting plot.
If you like stories where the Main Character is a utter moron.. This book will make you happy. On the other hand if you don't like idiot main characters then you will be like me and find yourself aggravated and shaking your head at what the main character does. The old saying common sense is not common is quite true in regards to the main character. Seeing that the author has portrayed the MC as having ZERO common sense. Maybe its because of that hole the MC has in his head..(Slight spoiler) Or maybe its just a plot device by the author to make the reader dislike the MC...
All that said and as much as some of the story has aggravated me i have enjoyed the book series so far. It has a very interesting plot.
April 26, 2017
After reading the series I can say that despite a few hiccups this is a good story and worthy of your time. Some people might be put of by some themes in the serie like lesbian sex, incest, and religious critique, which can make it difficult to recommend to friends, but if you can read past that then you will find a story about growing up, family relationships, romance, dealing with unexpected (and sometimes embarrasing) circumstances, and what to do when you know your days are numbered.
The series raises some interesting moral and ethical questions which every reader should work out on their own.
The series raises some interesting moral and ethical questions which every reader should work out on their own.
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