Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25

By: Richard Paul Evans

Narrated by: Fred Berman

Length: 9 hrs and 18 mins

Publisher's summary

My name is Michael Vey, and the story I'm about to tell you is strange. Very strange. It's my story."

To everyone at Meridian High School, Michael Vey is an ordinary 14-year-old. In fact, the only thing that seems to set him apart is the fact that he has Tourette's syndrome. But Michael is anything but ordinary. Michael has special powers. Electric powers.

Michael thinks he's unique until he discovers that a cheerleader named Taylor also has special powers. With the help of Michael's friend, Ostin, the three of them set out to discover how Michael and Taylor ended up this way, but their investigation brings them to the attention of a powerful group who wants to control the electric children - and through them, the world. Michael will have to rely on his wits, powers, and friends if he's to survive.

©2011 Simon and Schuster (P)2011 Richard Paul Evans

This book was AMAZING!

I loved this book it had so much ADVENTURE! Where it made me feel like you are in the book.

A shockingly great story

I loved this story about a boy who was different and what he would go through for his family and friends. Have to get the second book because the story doesn’t end.

Best book ever!

I have listened to the whole series more than ten times and it is always amazing.

So good!

This Narration was so good! Can’t wait to listen to the others. What a story!

exceptional story

This story was recommended by my son and it is the first series he has ever read. It was an excellent story with fun relatable characters and a villain that is as sinister as they get. Everyone should read this book. Give it a shot. It won't disappoint.

Great Story

Voice actor fit the characters and made it an immersive experience. Really wish this was a movie.

Best fucking book/audio book ever

I’ve never been more on the edge of seat. I’m definitely reading the rest of the books.

I like the person who read it, they did a very good job voice acting the characters.

I really enjoyed the storyline and the person who was reading it very good overall performance

Caught me and kept me!!!

A great book...I can write that confidently even though I am only 1/2 way thru it...I have not listened to a book that held my attention this closely for a very long time...I listen while I am doing other things because I dont have time to just sit and read anymore...I often have to 'rewind' because I became distracted and missed so much...That was not the case with this book. It is not the great novel of the century but is a wonderful pleasure read. It has some obvious parallels to Riordan's Percy Jackson series but stands on its own quite well. I have already looked for other books by Richard Evans. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoyed the Percy Jackson series or other Riordan books...I am Number Four...Divergent...Michael Scotts Alchemist series...or Simon Bloom. I am certainly not the target audience but I have an 11 year old avid reader, and I like to know what she is reading...This will definitely become one of her favorites (her other favorites are listed above) it gets a strong A in my opinion.

Harry Potter fans, get your fix here!

Would you listen to Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25 again? Why?

I would listen to this book again because I so enjoyed that basic good vs. evil theme...I loved that the characters were flawed and you loved them anyway.

What other book might you compare Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25 to and why?

Definitely a must for a Harry Potter fan

Was there a moment in the book that particular moved you?

I would love to tell you my favorite part but I don't want to ruin it for you.

Any additional comments?

Great book for kids and adults. Characters with real flaws and handicaps and you love them. Issues like bullying addressed with outcomes you will love. The main characters have a good value system that you want your kid reading about.