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By Michael Berry
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Telekinetic adventure keeps suspense high in game of wits.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 13+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Read
What's the Story?
After the collapse of society in North America, Faith Daniels, and Dylan Gilmore not only possess telekinetic powers but have the coveted "second pulse," which makes them virtually indestructible. However, their sworn enemies also have second pulses and are gearing up for all-out war. In a game-changing move, Dylan infiltrates their stronghold and puts himself at their mercy. Meanwhile, Faith and her compatriots work to save him. No matter how well they execute their plan, however, no one is prepared for the secrets that will be ultimately revealed.
Is It Any Good?
Author Patrick Carman keeps the suspense high and engineers a couple of neat plot twists in the middle of the book and at the end. TREMORS slightly changes up the scenario established in trilogy starter Pulse: Although there's still plenty of telekinetic mayhem, the focus is now on a game of wits between Dylan and his "captors." This emphasis on mind games rather than punch-outs is a good way to avoid the sophomore slump and keep the saga feeling fresh. Tremors will leave readers primed for the series conclusion.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about why post-apocalyptic/dystopian science fiction is currently so popular. Why do readers seek stories about "the end of the world?"
Does great power require great responsibility? Why do people in power often abuse that power?
Book Details
- Author :
- Genre : Science Fiction
- Topics : Adventures , Friendship , Superheroes
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Katherine Tegen Books
- Publication date : February 25, 2014
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 13 - 17
- Number of pages : 368
- Available on : Nook, Hardback, Apple Books, Kindle
- Last updated : December 4, 2025
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