Jake Lukin has a special gift. It is a gift that his father, a military official in the Pentagon, warns him never to share. If knowledge of Jake's gift falls into the wrong hands, people will hunt him down and do unspeakable things to him and those he loves. After too much to drink at a party one night, Jake slips. As he grasps a personal object, he tunnels into people's very existencestheir location, their feelings, and their experiences in that very moment. Unfortunately, his slip draws the attention of DARPA, a government research organization working on classified missions. After the head of DARPA gives him an offer he cannot refuse (literally), Jake quickly learns that his life no longer belongs to him, and all of his father's fears have come to fruition.Tunnel Vision is a high-impact, fast-paced spy novel that explores the ever-present governmental conflict of questionable acts justifying the greater good. Jake's character proves relatable with its portrayal of a normal eighteen-year-old senior in high school, worrying about such typical teenage things as college, sports, friends, and girls. The in-depth plot focuses on deception and conspiracy, with a hint of romance. The story line may be too complex for reluctant readers; however, more advanced readers will find the intricate plot engaging and intriguing. The author develops comprehensive characters that help build suspense with each scene. The well-written, unpredictable plot, coupled with strong male and female characters, make this novel a must-have for teachers and librarians.Courtney M. Krieger.

Gr 7 Up-Jake Lukin has a secret talent: if he holds an object that belongs to a person, he can instantaneously "tunnel" to that personenvisioning them physically, pinpointing their location, seeing what they see, feeling what they feel. After Jake reveals his skill at a high school party, he quickly finds himself on the run from government agents who would harness his talents for their own purposes. This YA novel is a heart-racing thriller set at full throttle from the opening page, and it never decelerates. Fans of Cory Doctorow and Anthony Horowitz will consume this title with a passion and will excitedly anticipate a sequel. Leah Krippner, Harlem High School, Machesney Park, IL

Jake Lukin is a normal 18-year-old senior aiting college acceptance, on the tennis team, with good friends and maybe even a new romance en he blows it all. During a party, he "tunnels" to impress Rachel, unintentionally revealing to DARPA that he has the ability to find people by handling an object that they have touched. Agents swarm, first allowing him to stay in school and with his family, while occasionally tunneling to find kidnap victims or terrorists. Eventually he is secreted underground, becoming more and more isolated but determined to escape and lead a normal life. Adrian has crafted a tension-packed spy novel about a likable teen with a special power and his equally likable family and friends. Twists of plot, kids outsmarting the bad guys, and a relatively low-tech but fascinating superpower ratchet up the action to a bizarre conclusion that begs a sequel. With a grandfather that would make Richard Peck or Joan Bauer proud, and government goons, male and female, who morph between good and evil with a single look or comment, this is a must-read.