Dynamic: Book One of The Mirus Records

by Michael Jay

Bentley Dixon is already far from normal. As a super-powered being, known to the world as Dynams, he struggles to fit in and find his place in society. With pressure all around him to fulfill others' expectations, he's starting to feel pulled in several directions at once. So when he accidentally comes into possession of a strange energy source, one that magnifies his powers beyond their original capacity, he struggles to figure out what the best thing to do with it is. As he learns to master this new facet of his power, he fights against several new enemies who are hunting him and trying to take that power back, and discovers secrets about this energy source that bring him to the realization that the fate of the planet may depend upon how he employs his extraordinary new abilities.

266 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 13, 2021

About the author

Michael Jay is the award-winning author of Dog Water Free, a coming-of-age memoir that traces his extraordinary journey from Detroit’s Westside to Harvard and beyond. After losing both parents as a young teen, Michael’s life was reshaped by resilience, faith, and the generosity of an anonymous benefactor who made it possible for him to attend Detroit Catholic Central High School. He later graduated from Harvard College and earned his MBA from Northeastern University, grounding him in the discipline and perspective that would define his career.

Professionally, Michael built more than two decades of leadership experience in resort development, commercial planning, and strategic partnerships. He served as Director of Commercial Development for Intrawest, overseeing the full commercial build-out of the Village at Squaw Valley USA in Lake Tahoe. He then spent seven years with Tamarack Resort as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and later Senior Vice President, helping guide one of Idaho’s most ambitious destination-community projects. Since 2013, he has been Lead Consultant for SALSR LLC, advising clients on resort operations, strategic alliances, and complex multi-stakeholder development.

Dog Water Free—a 2019 NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite and IndieBRAG Medallion honoree—honors the extraordinary strength of his mother and the improbable journey that shaped him. Michael currently lives in Idaho.

Reviews

[Jessie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Michael Jay sure has some great story ideas. Dynamic takes place in a world where superhumans are just about commonplace, but still new enough that they are far from accepted. It has an X-Men vibe to it but still very unique and definitely Jay's style. There is plenty of mystery that will keep me coming back for more and lots of action and legitimate conflict that you look for in a story about superhumans. Jay also writes great banter which helps bring a balance with the darker, sometimes hopeless moments the characters find themselves in. While I would say there is still plenty of room to grow for this upcoming author, this story is a fun, great read with a fantastic overall plot and I can not wait for the next one!