Mindfield: a Paranormal Thriller for Teens

Mindfield: a Paranormal Thriller for Teens

“The thrills and mysteries of the Hardy Boys, the supernatural elements of a Stephen King novel, and the technology of Hackers .” -US Review of Books Take a gripping, action-packed roller coaster ride as Matt and Trent, both born with a rare gift of telepathy, embark on a treacherous adventure against the sinister Sokolov and his depraved plans. One day, while playing video games, Matt receives an urgent telepathic plea for help from Trent. Desperate to find him, Matt enlists the aid of his friend, Hunter. They discover Trent’s abandoned truck, kicking off an adventure with far-reaching repercussions none are prepared for. The journey brings them face to face with the mysterious Sokolov, a shadowy figure whose motives are anything but clear. He thrusts Matt and Trent into a web of danger and depravity, with plans to force them to use their talents in ways too extraordinary for them to imagine. Matt must employ his telepathy in a way he has never dreamed of if they are to have any chance of surviving and stopping Sokolov. But it may be too late. For sinister forces lurk beneath the surface, and they will use whatever means necessary to achieve their selfish desires. A fast-paced young adult thriller with a tinge of the paranormal, Mindfield will entertain fans who love books like Steven Gould's Jumper series... an absorbing plot that moves at a breakneck speed, leaving little room for you to take a break. Sokolov is a villain who you'll love to hate. All in all, this is a story that anyone who enjoys young adult thrillers will love. - P. Deka Reader's Favorite This was a strong psychological thriller for young adults, it had everything that I was looking for. C.W. James has a great writing style and the cover was what drew me in. This had everything that I enjoyed from the horror genre and the characters were what I was looking for. I would read more from C.W. James. - Kathryn M., NetGalley This riveting, well-written story balances action-packed encounters with Matt's pathos in regard to his own telepathy. The fully realized characters trade humorous quips but also care deeply for one another and provide each other with moral support. Hunter's obsession with the Hardy Boys might suggest a parallel between this plot and the old mystery series, and indeed the fast-paced and suspenseful moments here are as fun as the ones in the old novels. However, this book's delicate balance between thrills and real human moments sets it above and beyond its literary forebears. - S. Poulette , US Review of Books ...a thought-provoking, fast-paced, page-turner. Mr. James does a beautiful job developing the characters (and) beautifully builds the plot and progressively has the characters unravel clues which lead to an exciting climax with an unexpected twist...Overall, I recommend this book to teens who like fast-paced, adventure stories. Besides Mindfield being a fun and exciting read, it also makes readers think about being different. Superpowers or even differences that make us special or unique are not always a good thing. And people who possess special or unique gifts may not like feeling different, and therefore, they may be faced with the question of whether to make others aware of their differences or hide them to seem more normal? - weeksti, LitPik Briskly-paced, action-packed, and with a puckish sense of humor, C.W. James' MINDFIELD is an energetic sci-fi thriller about a young man with telepathy - and the lengths to which others will go to control him. Bouncing between the "meddling kids" antics of Scooby-Doo and the amoral scientific darkness of Stranger Things, MINDFIELD tells a tight story about the value of friends, the dangers of temptation, and navigating the perplexing world of adulthood as a youth. - IndieReader