Review: A wonderful introduction to a new exciting series filled with the best adventure and action any young reader would want.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 13, 2012
In Visions - The Secret Watchers, We are introduced to Owen Anthony Ryer a seemingly ordinary young American boy, dealing with the challenges of young teenage life. A carefree, skateboard riding teen, grappling with his boredom and disinterest in school life. He occupies his days with his close friends Marlo and Adrian.Owen's life changes one day when visiting Adrian's Uncles Pawnshop. Owen feels a sudden drawing toward an old fashioned men's radial watch. Owen senses something unusual in this apparently simple looking watch, and his senses prove correct when the shops long serving Native Indian assistant - Mr. White Eagle appears. Startled by this sudden appearance, he tries to play down his interest in the watch however; Mr. White Eagle soon confirms what he sensed deep inside. He has a hidden powerful gift.Owen starts down a challenging, exciting, and at times, death defying journey exploring and enhancing his powers all the while, having to keep his unique talent a secret, guided only by the wonderful mystical like character that is Mr. White Eagle. Owen represents the good in society and his powers and talents are to serve and protect the good against the worst society has to offer.The author provides another major challenge for Owen to cope with in the form of an equally complex and consuming young love life. This challenge is a difficult one to fend off and master, as he is pursued by two attractive and decent young ladies, Lucie and Katie. One of these two ladies will be a source of potential danger to Owen himself, if he fails to curb his emotions and feelings in a sensible way. Should Owen listen to his senses or trust his emotions?In order for Owen to overcome the dark and evil powers that lurk everywhere, he must find a way to open up and trust those around him about his powers and talent, who can he trust? As his sense and talent improves, he is frequented with disturbing nightmares that haunt him, and in some cases, torment him. Who is friend and who is foe? Where does good meet evil? Owen needs to remove some of the burden of his onerous secret and find allies in his friends, family, and others around him if he is to prevail. There is lots of action throughout the story and the training Owen and others undertake, will appeal very much to the younger generation. The author even manages to spring some surprises for Owen and the reader when they least expect them.The subtle introduction of key characters at crucial times only serves to make this story more gripping and exciting.  Every part of the story was perfect, engaging and addicting. Each twist and turn is created with perfect precision and the author left nothing untouched in her character and plot development, ably assisted by some excellent imagery.Owen, as the good natured and good willed hero, is a role model character for young people to admire and aspire to. The mysterious and adventurous plotline will appeal to people of all ages and there is a very healthy fill of action-packed scenes, perfectly blended with the dynamics of some complicated friendships and relationships. The author even manages to slip in a subtle bit of love which adds to the charm of the ending, and lays the foundation perfectly for future books in the series. Each character the author introduces evolves in their very own unique way that only serves to augment, an already incredibly exciting storyline, but also to serve as friend and foe to the main character - Owen Ryer.The book is so fast-paced, action-packed and full of great adventures you won't even have time to realize you're at the last chapter. A wonderful introduction to a new exciting series filled with the best adventure and action any young reader would want.A highly recommended read.