The Chronicles Of Vance

The Chronicles of VanceSixteen-year-old Marcus never expected missing the bus to change his life.Taking a shortcut through an abandoned railway yard, Marcus discovers a mysterious meteorite shard that melts into his palm. Within hours, his body begins generating incredible amounts of energy-and ordinary objects can no longer survive his touch.When Marcus's powers spiral out of control, he turns to an unlikely mentor: Mr. Harrison, a former materials engineer who knows far more about the meteorite than he initially reveals. Together, they create a high-tech compression suit designed to help Marcus control the dangerous energy building inside him.But someone else has been watching.Aegis Dynamics wants the meteorite core back, and its tactical forces are willing to do whatever it takes to recover it. As Marcus learns to control his growing abilities, he discovers that the core isn't simply giving him power. It is connected to something much bigger-and far more dangerous.With enemies closing in, Marcus must decide what kind of hero he wants to become.Because the meteorite didn't choose a soldier.It chose a sixteen-year-old kid.And this is only the beginning.