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I Am Phantom
With great power…comes a whole lot of trouble…
Drake Sinclair has always had superpowers. Inexplicable. Powerful. Dangerous.
He’s always been desperate to know why.
But he’s not ready for the one person with answers to be a psychopath with a murderous vendetta.
Still, Drake will do anything to discover the origins of his abilities and protect his new friends and the girl he loves. Even if that means finding Lucius Sykes, the notorious psychopath ‘gifted’ with the same powers as Drake by a long-destroyed illegal organization called Project Midnight.
Except that Project Midnight is back. And they’ll also do anything to finish what they started…
Pulse-pounding action and adventure, superhero origins, coming of age, and romance collide in this intense young adult superhero urban fantasy! Read now to discover why readers have fallen in love with I Am Phantom!
Drake Sinclair has always had superpowers. Inexplicable. Powerful. Dangerous.
He’s always been desperate to know why.
But he’s not ready for the one person with answers to be a psychopath with a murderous vendetta.
Still, Drake will do anything to discover the origins of his abilities and protect his new friends and the girl he loves. Even if that means finding Lucius Sykes, the notorious psychopath ‘gifted’ with the same powers as Drake by a long-destroyed illegal organization called Project Midnight.
Except that Project Midnight is back. And they’ll also do anything to finish what they started…
Pulse-pounding action and adventure, superhero origins, coming of age, and romance collide in this intense young adult superhero urban fantasy! Read now to discover why readers have fallen in love with I Am Phantom!
289 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 7, 2015
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Sean Fletcher
36 books385 followersSean Fletcher was born in the broiling, arid state some people lovingly refer to as Texas. He is the Amazon bestselling author of YA fantasy, in addition to other forthcoming books whose characters will not give him a moment's peace until they get their turn in the spotlight. When not making things up and putting them on paper, he can be found hiking, biking, or traveling, sometimes all at the same time.
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January 28, 2017
I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to review.
This was a great science fiction novel. I was pulled in from the first page and didn't want to quit reading until I was reached the end. I can't wait to read the next book in the series. Definitely a must read.
This was a great science fiction novel. I was pulled in from the first page and didn't want to quit reading until I was reached the end. I can't wait to read the next book in the series. Definitely a must read.
February 24, 2018
I Am Phantom - a review by Rosemary Kenny
When it comes to the (literary) birth of a new superhero - Spiderman crossed with Black Panther - Sean Fletcher's 'the Man'!
Our hero, Drake Sinclair, is a bit of a misfit and loner who as he matures discovers his powers. Suddenly able to leap, run, jump and heal in astonishing ways, Drake hides the knowledge to himself.
When mocked by the school baseball star and Melanie, the girl he hoped to take to the school formal, Drake makes the decision to change and goes from nerd to sporting superstar, picking up kung fu, at supersonic speed!
Who is Sykes and what is his challenge to Drake? How does Drake respond?
What happens at the deserted warehouse? Who burns down the school after the formal?
Who is Lucius and what are his intentions towards Drake and his friends Cory, Matt and Mel?
How do Drake and the others learn of the treasure? What dangers greet them in the cave?
This marvelous story has many meanderings before the truth is finally revealed and the villains overcome. A true tale of rites-of-passage for the youngsters, fantasy and thrills throughout and plenty of action to suit all readers it will be a sure winner for star imaginary supreme, Sean Fletcher - more please!
When it comes to the (literary) birth of a new superhero - Spiderman crossed with Black Panther - Sean Fletcher's 'the Man'!
Our hero, Drake Sinclair, is a bit of a misfit and loner who as he matures discovers his powers. Suddenly able to leap, run, jump and heal in astonishing ways, Drake hides the knowledge to himself.
When mocked by the school baseball star and Melanie, the girl he hoped to take to the school formal, Drake makes the decision to change and goes from nerd to sporting superstar, picking up kung fu, at supersonic speed!
Who is Sykes and what is his challenge to Drake? How does Drake respond?
What happens at the deserted warehouse? Who burns down the school after the formal?
Who is Lucius and what are his intentions towards Drake and his friends Cory, Matt and Mel?
How do Drake and the others learn of the treasure? What dangers greet them in the cave?
This marvelous story has many meanderings before the truth is finally revealed and the villains overcome. A true tale of rites-of-passage for the youngsters, fantasy and thrills throughout and plenty of action to suit all readers it will be a sure winner for star imaginary supreme, Sean Fletcher - more please!
July 4, 2020
This is book one of the I Am Phantom series and the main character is Drake Sinclair who at the start of this book is in his final year of high school. When he was fourteen, as well as the usual teenage hormonal changes, he began to notice other even stranger changes. He was suddenly so much stronger, could jump big distances and could run faster than the eye could see. He used the fields and big open spaces outside of his home town, to run and jump over objects, like an extreme version of parkour. Because of all these changes, he went from someone on the outer edges of large groups in high school, to a weird loner, with no friends. As prom approached, he wanted to ask a popular girl out, but got badly beaten up for his efforts. He had to pretend he couldn’t fight, but ended up having to save the life of one, as he fell into the river, which was all caught on a phone.
He should have been thinking about college, but events at his school prom put that out of his mind, until he suddenly received a full scholarship offer for a place to study anything he wanted at Queensbury University in North Carolina. He got picked up from the airport along with another nerdy looking student called Matt, who wasn’t a very talkative type. During the orientation tour, he also met another student called Cody, another science type, but not quite so nerdy looking, and got dragged off to their lab on campus to have a look. Cody and Drake ended up as neighbours in the dorms and the three of them made up a weird sort of friendship group. One of the strange powers Drake found he had, was the ability to learn martial arts immediate and to a high standard. The three visited a local gym where there was a class and that’s where they met Liz, who ended up sparring with Drake. The other character that forms part of their pack, is Melanie, who is a sort of supervisor and fellow student, working in the lab on campus. Each of the lab students, of which there are only six given a place each year, are meant to work on their own projects and basically can use it to make just about anything they want, within certain parameters.
With his university offer, Drake received a note inviting him to look up someone with the initials L.S., who as it turns out, was an earlier version of what Drake has become, but not a completely successful one. When the three lads get lost on their first night out to the gym, they hear someone scream and run to try and help. Cody gets smashed in the face and this makes Drake see red and he beats up the rest of the carjackers. He continues this sort of vigilante justice, stopping crime in the streets at night, until his friends realise what he has been doing and even his first date is interrupted! Cody works on making him a superhero style costume, one that will also help in what he is doing. Run ins with more men in black, from Project Midnight, cause him problems and leaves him no closer to finding out what had been done to him and why.
Trying to find Lucius Sykes, the first person to be experimented on with by Project Midnight, leaving behind a serial killer gone mad, brings Drake and his friends closer to danger at every turn, as Sykes almost seems to be playing a game with him. Sykes is the only one willing to give him some answers, but he leaves behind a trial of dead bodies each time, something Drake wants no part of! Those behind the project, that have survived that is, are eager to get their hands on Drake and the others also affected, as they are still experimenting on people they snatch from the streets, but have been unable to duplicate their previous success. Danger is coming from multiple directions and the body count is rising. Who will survive once all the parties clash, is unclear.
A fantastic read in the superhero/vigilante style, with a teen finding out he was different and wanting some answers about who he really was and why. There is a close group of friends, who act as his accomplices, supporting him in his actions and providing technical assistance. A fun read, with great characters and while there is a large number of serious conflicts that occur with lots of violence, this goes with the sort of genre it is in, so doesn’t come as much of a surprise. As you would expect, there is a complex and nasty baddie, but also an evil organisation behind most of what has happened. I can’t wait to read the next book and I have already signed up for it.
He should have been thinking about college, but events at his school prom put that out of his mind, until he suddenly received a full scholarship offer for a place to study anything he wanted at Queensbury University in North Carolina. He got picked up from the airport along with another nerdy looking student called Matt, who wasn’t a very talkative type. During the orientation tour, he also met another student called Cody, another science type, but not quite so nerdy looking, and got dragged off to their lab on campus to have a look. Cody and Drake ended up as neighbours in the dorms and the three of them made up a weird sort of friendship group. One of the strange powers Drake found he had, was the ability to learn martial arts immediate and to a high standard. The three visited a local gym where there was a class and that’s where they met Liz, who ended up sparring with Drake. The other character that forms part of their pack, is Melanie, who is a sort of supervisor and fellow student, working in the lab on campus. Each of the lab students, of which there are only six given a place each year, are meant to work on their own projects and basically can use it to make just about anything they want, within certain parameters.
With his university offer, Drake received a note inviting him to look up someone with the initials L.S., who as it turns out, was an earlier version of what Drake has become, but not a completely successful one. When the three lads get lost on their first night out to the gym, they hear someone scream and run to try and help. Cody gets smashed in the face and this makes Drake see red and he beats up the rest of the carjackers. He continues this sort of vigilante justice, stopping crime in the streets at night, until his friends realise what he has been doing and even his first date is interrupted! Cody works on making him a superhero style costume, one that will also help in what he is doing. Run ins with more men in black, from Project Midnight, cause him problems and leaves him no closer to finding out what had been done to him and why.
Trying to find Lucius Sykes, the first person to be experimented on with by Project Midnight, leaving behind a serial killer gone mad, brings Drake and his friends closer to danger at every turn, as Sykes almost seems to be playing a game with him. Sykes is the only one willing to give him some answers, but he leaves behind a trial of dead bodies each time, something Drake wants no part of! Those behind the project, that have survived that is, are eager to get their hands on Drake and the others also affected, as they are still experimenting on people they snatch from the streets, but have been unable to duplicate their previous success. Danger is coming from multiple directions and the body count is rising. Who will survive once all the parties clash, is unclear.
A fantastic read in the superhero/vigilante style, with a teen finding out he was different and wanting some answers about who he really was and why. There is a close group of friends, who act as his accomplices, supporting him in his actions and providing technical assistance. A fun read, with great characters and while there is a large number of serious conflicts that occur with lots of violence, this goes with the sort of genre it is in, so doesn’t come as much of a surprise. As you would expect, there is a complex and nasty baddie, but also an evil organisation behind most of what has happened. I can’t wait to read the next book and I have already signed up for it.
February 8, 2018
Scientists are carrying out experiments on children even before they are born, trying to turn them into super humans, stronger, faster and less liable to being hurt! Drake Sinclair starts to discover he is different to his peers, he considers himself to be a freak, afraid to get close to anyone for fear of being found out. He considers his strengths to be a curse and wants to find answers. He moves to a university town, makes friends with a number of students and though they get to know what he is they stick with him through thick and thin to help him find the answers he desperately needs. He turns vigilante, goes by the name of phantom, meets the psychopathic killer, Sykes, who is another super human like himself and fears more than anything that he would end up like Sykes and lose his humanity! He ends up fighting both Sykes and Project Midnight, the scientists and labs who made them into what they became. This is a riveting novel, action packed from start to finish, in fact I read this in one sitting, the reader can empathise with the characters but believe it or not I also felt sympathy for Sykes and was quite annoyed with Phantom when he worked against him all the time, for fear of becoming like him. Well done Sean Fletcher for such a strong and well written book, I am really looking forward to reading the rest of the series!
June 23, 2020
I pondered whether to rank this 4 or 5 stars, and then realised that my problem was superheroes are not really my thing, therefore I decided to objectively rate the book 5 stars.
This book is not only about superpowers. It is about the frailty of life, the agony of loss, the rage of betrayal, the cruelty of revenge, the remorse of inaction but also the beauty of rightness, the support of friendship, the happiness to be found in small things.
Sean is not a superhero because of his powers, but because of his character. Imagine a teenager, awkward with growing pains, tormented by existential questions, stifled by secrecy and, despite everything, essentially good, with no arrogance or malice in his heart. Letting himself be bullyed just from the wish to do no harm... It blew my mind!
Well, there is a lot to say about life being a 2 sided coin, be it about science, destruction, vigilantes or whatever. If you want to read a well written book, with a variety of complex characters, lots of action , powerful descriptions and rife with dillemas, try this, you will enjoy it.
This book is not only about superpowers. It is about the frailty of life, the agony of loss, the rage of betrayal, the cruelty of revenge, the remorse of inaction but also the beauty of rightness, the support of friendship, the happiness to be found in small things.
Sean is not a superhero because of his powers, but because of his character. Imagine a teenager, awkward with growing pains, tormented by existential questions, stifled by secrecy and, despite everything, essentially good, with no arrogance or malice in his heart. Letting himself be bullyed just from the wish to do no harm... It blew my mind!
Well, there is a lot to say about life being a 2 sided coin, be it about science, destruction, vigilantes or whatever. If you want to read a well written book, with a variety of complex characters, lots of action , powerful descriptions and rife with dillemas, try this, you will enjoy it.
July 2, 2020
This was so much fun! I love marvel and dc movies but I had only read 1 other book about superheroes and that was years ago. I picked this one up and I was hooked!! I loved meeting this new superhero. His creation story was interesting and the bad guy intriguing. I didn't know whether to pity him, like him or loath him... which shows he has depth and is not just a two dimensional bad guy. The hero and his friends were very likable and reminded me a little in personality (not powers) to Spiderman. It was fun finding out about his powers and how he used them The story was action packed and kept me interested from start to finish. I'm really looking forward to reading the next book.
September 22, 2018
Phantom is not just a 'hero born' but a young man who, with the help of his friends, is fighting to stop a scientist who believes the world will think of him as a god (which he already believes) when he successes in creating an army of supper beings. Story is well done. Our hero is young, With youth he makes mistakes, but learns from them. He also learns he cannot do it all alone. There is a lot of interaction with 'Number One' from Subject Number One - the novella that starts all this. Looking forward to reading the next book.
February 13, 2019
This was a very good story with interesting and well developed characters and storyline. Super hero stories aren't really my thing, but the author did a great job with the story and as I've read some of his other works, I know that he does a great job writing interesting and believable stories. I'd definitely recommend this book if you are a fan of superhero type stories. If you're more into fantasy, go read his Dragon's Awakening - a book I loved!
July 11, 2020
I Am Phantom by Sean Fletcher is a wonderful story that I have read. This is a wonderful start to a brand new series that I have loved reading very much and I am so hooked, I can not wait to read the rest of this series. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about superheroes, Sci-Fi and fantasy in their stories.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 18, 2020
Wow, what an amazing and heart pounding read! I really enjoyed reading this. Filled with action, suspense, and twists and turns to keep you hooked on the story, this is one not to be missed. Really wish I had book 2 so I could continue the story, however, ad it stands, i will have to wait patiently until it is released.
*After reading this book, I wanted to write and post this review to share my honest experiences toward the story.*
*After reading this book, I wanted to write and post this review to share my honest experiences toward the story.*
May 12, 2018
The goofy geeks prevail although additional challenges remain. I thoroughly enjoyed the story although some scenes are not believable. Chuckles, unbelievable when we’re talking about dark genetic manipulation and shadow operations turning unsuspecting victims into Spider-Man class superheroes. Multiple protagonists and a band of nerdy good guys make this a fine read,
November 11, 2018
Entertaining YA superhero/vigilante story!
I love the characters, I like the writing, and definitely all the snark, though I was a bit surprised how brutal and bloody things got at times. But I'm a pretty squeamish reader and not the target audience, so...
Still, I want to read the next book in the series!
I love the characters, I like the writing, and definitely all the snark, though I was a bit surprised how brutal and bloody things got at times. But I'm a pretty squeamish reader and not the target audience, so...
Still, I want to read the next book in the series!
July 4, 2020
This is a great superhero story. Good combination of action and humor. The MC, Drake, is likable and relatable. My favorite character, though, is Matt. He reminds me of my autistic son in his bluntness. It makes my day when authors include characters that aren't neurotypical in their plot lines and depict them in a positive way. Be interesting to see where this goes from here.
July 4, 2020
This book definitely challenged my thinking. What is it like to know you are more than normal but has no logical way of explaining it. What would that feel like? What can I do with it? Would I embrace it or reject it?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 2, 2020
3.5 stars
I liked the book, but I did have a hard time with it after the 50% mark though. I empathized with Sykes, but he was painted as the villain at first, then he wasn’t, then he was again. That was confusing. I liked the characters, although Ryan was a little flat/stereotypical.
I liked the book, but I did have a hard time with it after the 50% mark though. I empathized with Sykes, but he was painted as the villain at first, then he wasn’t, then he was again. That was confusing. I liked the characters, although Ryan was a little flat/stereotypical.
November 20, 2017
Superman is Made
A YA story of a teen who has been modified from birth to be a superman;
extreme strength, great eyesight, able to out run anything, and the ability to heal instantly.
A YA story of a teen who has been modified from birth to be a superman;
extreme strength, great eyesight, able to out run anything, and the ability to heal instantly.
December 26, 2017
Excellent
I am a substitute teacher and like to keep up with what my students are reading. This is a good one if you like super heroes. Well written and great characters. Easy and quick to read. No objectionable writings which I find very important in YA books
I am a substitute teacher and like to keep up with what my students are reading. This is a good one if you like super heroes. Well written and great characters. Easy and quick to read. No objectionable writings which I find very important in YA books
June 29, 2020
I am Phantom
Very exciting novel. Our protagonist is a super powered teenager who is trying to find out why he has these powers. He is freaked out when he realizes he has a connection to a aerial killer.
Very exciting novel. Our protagonist is a super powered teenager who is trying to find out why he has these powers. He is freaked out when he realizes he has a connection to a aerial killer.
July 1, 2022
Exciting, Fun Superhero Origin Story
I wasn't sure what to expect, but I found this book to be a lot of fun. It reminded me of classic Marvel superheroes like Spider-Man, real people with real problems who just happen to have super powers too.
I wasn't sure what to expect, but I found this book to be a lot of fun. It reminded me of classic Marvel superheroes like Spider-Man, real people with real problems who just happen to have super powers too.
October 24, 2017
Gritty
I recommend this to any fan of superhero stories. I enjoyed this more than most. Interesting spin and plenty of action.
I recommend this to any fan of superhero stories. I enjoyed this more than most. Interesting spin and plenty of action.
April 27, 2018
A new kind of superhero... and supervillains.
July 18, 2019
I give this book 2 stars because while the concept is interesting, the writing style is awful. What I’m saying is that this guy has good ideas, but not the skill to put them on paper.
December 21, 2019
5 Stars for sure
This is such a great read. Fast paced full of action a little bit of romance. Drake is such a great character. Love love Sean Fletcher’s work
This is such a great read. Fast paced full of action a little bit of romance. Drake is such a great character. Love love Sean Fletcher’s work
June 28, 2020
Great start
I really liked this book. Good characters, great action, awesome story line. I can't wait for the next one. Give it a shot.
I really liked this book. Good characters, great action, awesome story line. I can't wait for the next one. Give it a shot.
July 5, 2020
I was lucky enough to have gotten a ARC copy of this book from the author. Fantastic book for everyone who loves a good super hero book.
March 6, 2017
Kindle Unlimited, but not how I got it, somehow from one of my free book sites got a copy and then also one of those here's a free copy maybe you'll get time to review it, but I review everything I read. This one, sorta comic book, sorta superhero/villain, not bad for a first publishing, did take a look thru the reviews, after reading, because wondered why there were some lower stars {.com site}. I personally rate the story, so taking off stars for formatting or what the kindle app will or won't do is ridiculous. Sure, could have been a bit better on editing, but overall it didn't really matter to the story, and I visually read it on my kindle for pc then switched it to the vocal reading have set up on my pc. On shorter stories such as this, however, since so few look at the page count at all, would put that in title i.e. novelette or serialized if part of an ongoing story or something to that effect {although I did look at page count, because a lot of writers are doing the shorter stories these days, and it really matters when it's a 99 cent or higher priced book}.
September 26, 2015
Rating
This book was Good reading. Good story line, good characters, good feeling about the right things in the world today and how when not handled correctly it can be really bad. Kudos to the author. Thank you for a good book!
This book was Good reading. Good story line, good characters, good feeling about the right things in the world today and how when not handled correctly it can be really bad. Kudos to the author. Thank you for a good book!
October 2, 2015
Good book.
A very interesting plot line with great insight into each character and their identity. I was able to picture what the characters looked like and what the lab looked like.
A very interesting plot line with great insight into each character and their identity. I was able to picture what the characters looked like and what the lab looked like.
October 6, 2015
Better than a Graphic Novel
A wonderful, exciting,fast paced adventure is this book!
This is a believable fantasy I believe anyone who loves Superheroes will enjoy.
A wonderful, exciting,fast paced adventure is this book!
This is a believable fantasy I believe anyone who loves Superheroes will enjoy.
May 27, 2016
Fantastic story.
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