From bestselling author Brad Meltzer comes a new thriller starring Ziggy and Nola, two kids with extraordinary talents. When the Volturi come to town, looking for young Bella Swan, they’re not happy when they can’t find her. But there is another girl in town with a power even more unusual than Bella’s ability to control minds – Ziggy has the gift of lightning! Ziggy isn’t sure how she got her power – all she knows is that she can make things happen just by thinking about them. And it seems like everyone in Hazel Park is after her talent…including the Volturi! With the help of Nola (a spunky cancer survivor who also has a special gift), Ziggy sets out to discover where her powers came from – and why so many people want them for themselves. Filled with magic, adventure, and heart-pounding action, The Lightning Rod will keep readers guessing until the very end.
For who is this book for ?
For young readers who love adventure and suspense.
Pros :
- It is a fast-paced adventure.
- The characters are likable and interesting.
- There is mystery and suspense throughout the story.
Cons :
- The book is too short
- I didn’t like the characters
- The ending was anticlimactic
Learn more about the author
Brad Meltzer is the international best-selling author of thirteen novels, including The President’s Secret Book, The Tenth Justice, and I Am Abraham. He is also a New York Times best-selling comic book writer, having written Marvel Comics’ Civil War: Young Avengers/ Runaways and DC Comics’ Identity Crisis andThe Lightning Rod.
Reader Reviews
“The Lightning Rod is a fast-paced, action-packed thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. I absolutely loved it!”
“I couldn’t put it down! This book is awesome!”
“This book is a must read! It has all the ingredients needed for an edge-of-your-seat thriller: adventure, suspense and mystery. The characters are well developed and three dimensional which makes it easy to get lost in the story.”
“Brad Meltzer does it again with a fantastic new series. With heart-pounding action and an intriguing mystery, this book is perfect for anyone who loves adventure!”