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Teek
A powerful covert Agency's secret experiments on unwitting subjects have unexpected repercussions when the children of some of its victims--ones who had escaped the Agency's control--unleash their own remarkable talents. Original.
384 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published August 1, 1999
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Steven Krane
3 booksSteven Krane is a pseudonym of S. Andrew Swann.
S. Andrew Swann is the primary pseudonym of Steven Swiniarski, who also writes as S.A. Swiniarski, Steven Krane, and S.A. Swann.
S. Andrew Swann is the primary pseudonym of Steven Swiniarski, who also writes as S.A. Swiniarski, Steven Krane, and S.A. Swann.
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December 11, 2010
telekinesis - three generations and Allison's escape - GREAT! Is there a sequel?
July 29, 2011
A bit opaque at the beginning, but it all came together. Turned out to be a fun, very-hard-to-put-down book. Two complaints. It could use a smoother beginning, and a less abrupt ending. The ending was good, but by then you are really enjoying the characters and resolution, and would wish it to continue for a bit. Highly recommended. Similar to Patterson's Angel Experiment series, but I thought this was much better. The plot was more believable, and not so full of logical holes.
October 6, 2013
This book concerns an ordinary teenager who begins to show signs she has telekinesis. The plot follows her through her flight from government forces attempting to cage her as part of a group of super kids being held captive in order to create a master race army for a madman.
October 14, 2020
There is no point in S. Andrew Swann’s “Teek: The Children of Prometheus” that isn’t wholly believable. Swann creates original, believable, and relatable characters that could walk through the doorway at any time. While the story itself is set in the 90s, Swann deftly avoids the classic tropes of stuffing his world with nostalgic items. Instead, the story he provides is practically timeless.
Swann’s urban fantasy story centers on Allison Boyle, a pretty average high school girl with pretty average teenage concerns—boyfriend, grades, social circles. There is one catch, of course. Over the last six months Allison has suffered debilitating migraines, often when creepy Chuck is around—and he seems to always be around. When push comes to shove between Chuck and Allison, she lashes out with a power she didn’t know she had—telekinesis, or “teek” for short.
Life for Allison suddenly becomes incredibly complex. Her ability is both wonderful and the root of most of her troubles. She goes from run-of-the-mill high schooler, to fugitive-on-the-run, tracked by men with guns who have “teeks” of their own. Only Allison’s best friend, Macy is able to help her as they start to run across country toward Allison’s father or may or may not be able to keep her out of the clutches of something far more sinister.
All of Swann’s books are extremely real and engaging, and “Teek: The Children of Prometheus” is a wonderful edition to that library. What sets Swann’s books apart from so many others in the urban fantasy/science fiction genre are the rules. He sets up the rules of the world, and then sticks rigidly to them, never giving his characters and easy out. The pacing and flow of the story are expertly crafted by a master as Swann breathes life into every scene. It’s less like reading a book, and much more like watching a real life drama unfold. Readers will love Swann’s attention to detail, the incredibly alive characters, and the overall scope and scale that he creates.
Swann’s urban fantasy story centers on Allison Boyle, a pretty average high school girl with pretty average teenage concerns—boyfriend, grades, social circles. There is one catch, of course. Over the last six months Allison has suffered debilitating migraines, often when creepy Chuck is around—and he seems to always be around. When push comes to shove between Chuck and Allison, she lashes out with a power she didn’t know she had—telekinesis, or “teek” for short.
Life for Allison suddenly becomes incredibly complex. Her ability is both wonderful and the root of most of her troubles. She goes from run-of-the-mill high schooler, to fugitive-on-the-run, tracked by men with guns who have “teeks” of their own. Only Allison’s best friend, Macy is able to help her as they start to run across country toward Allison’s father or may or may not be able to keep her out of the clutches of something far more sinister.
All of Swann’s books are extremely real and engaging, and “Teek: The Children of Prometheus” is a wonderful edition to that library. What sets Swann’s books apart from so many others in the urban fantasy/science fiction genre are the rules. He sets up the rules of the world, and then sticks rigidly to them, never giving his characters and easy out. The pacing and flow of the story are expertly crafted by a master as Swann breathes life into every scene. It’s less like reading a book, and much more like watching a real life drama unfold. Readers will love Swann’s attention to detail, the incredibly alive characters, and the overall scope and scale that he creates.
February 18, 2020
I either got more than halfway through when i first got or I finished it (there was no bookmark left in it when I found it again) before i lost it in the sea of books, but... i can't remember anything at all? And i can't get into it at the moment. Not sure if I'll keep it to try and reread later.
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June 1, 2020exciting thriller! Very Enjoyable read!
January 8, 2008
The most realistic portrayal of a modern day girl getting and dealing with telekinesis. It's like the movie Firestarter, but better and it does a very canny description of her powers as she explores them. It also lets us know that superpowers aren't all they are cracked up to be, and no matter the power, these people are still human.
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May 25, 2010AKA Swann/Swiniarski
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