The Trifecta: Initiation

by J P Brewner

Overview

WARNING: "This is not a hero's story."
In the wake of a devastating explosion, the world has crumbled to the criminals of society. Now the Trifecta, a powerful organization, fights to regain peace and prosperity across the world. Their leader recruits Michael Fleming, a 15 year old boy who has spectacular abilities. Shortly after arriving in The Trifecta's city, Michael discovers he must uncover a traitor who has already killed dozens of their best operatives. While forming new friendships, Michael struggles to develop his powers and find his own path during his first year of training. But he can't shake the feeling that his new allies are hiding something from him while an ominous force watches from the shadows, influencing every move he makes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780615816265
Publisher:	J.P. Brewner
Publication date:	05/05/2013
Series:	The Trifecta , #1
Pages:	374
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.77(d)

About the Author

J.P. Brewner was born in St. Charles, Illinois. He attended Augustana College to obtain a degree in teaching and English. Growing up, J.P.'s parents encouraged him to explore his vast imagination, and after beginning his teaching career, he started his first book. Currently, he teaches English in Geneva, Illinois, and he says some of his interests include sports, singing out of tune, and wearing suits.

Editorial Reviews

Brewner's debut YA superhero adventure mixes high-octane antics with shadowy, sinister conspiracies. Fifteen-year-old Michael lives in an African village with his brother, Alex. Each of the boys possesses superhuman abilities, setting him apart from fellow villagers. Everything changes, however, when the brothers' idyllic life is shattered by the arrival of other superhumans--some planning to harm the boys, some to help. Auto, head elder of the Trifecta Council, convinces Michael that he can better protect his fellow villagers by coming with him to America to hone his abilities in Hero City. Michael is hesitant, though, since he views American society as brutal and corrupting, but he decides to make the journey anyway. In Hero City, Michael meets other heroes, friends and allies such as Blue Moon, a stunningly beautiful girl with the ability to control minds by gazing into her targets' eyes. Unfortunately, Michael also discovers conspiracy and intrigue: Someone is killing heroes, and there may be a traitor within the Trifecta ranks. All in all, it makes for a rough first year for the trainee heroes at the Trifecta Academy--one made more difficult for Michael after he discovers that he bears the same birthmark on his chest as Mr. Infinity, "the greatest and most powerful hero in the world's history." Brewner makes full use of a wide variety of superhero tropes, from the frequent, over-the-top action sequences to the shadowy villain, secret master plan and Chosen One destined to save the world from evil. The occasional spate of clunky dialogue can be forgiven, although the book would have benefited from additional copy editing. Additionally, each chapter begins with a line that functions as a summary or teaser of the coming chapter, but formatting makes it difficult to separate that line from the chapter's real first line. Yet that shouldn't stop eager thrill-seekers from finding what they're looking for. A rollicking superhero adventure that, much like its protagonist, shows promise but lacks polish.

Kirkus Reviews