In 'Tannion' (Book 1 in the Tannion Series) the protagonist starts out on a mission to improve his community, in quite an unusual way. Given his unique ability he soon realizes his approach might achieve much more if he follows a divergent course, as a vigilante.
The story ramps up after that, with Tannion turning into a fascinating figure dispensing justice to those whose actions demand a response. The ‘why’ is addressed in the story’s subtext. The ‘how’ is shown in great detail as Tannion’s mission evolves.
The actions of secondary characters are narrated, described, which keeps those elements of the story at some distance. However, the story focuses on the hero, as it should, and his decisions and actions are fully shown. We come to know and understand Tannion, whether we agree or disagree with his choices.
This novel made for an enjoyable action drama.
From the Book Description
Lightning is always powerful and occasionally deadly. The bolt that hit Jim Tannion however was different. It gave him skills and abilities that made him think he could be the closest thing to a superhero the world had ever seen. Skills he could use to heal any injury, enhance his body, and control the bodies of others with only a touch. Then he found he could kill.
Tannion knew he had to keep his new found skills a secret. No one could know about him or what he could do. Being found out would put him on a doctor’s table as they took him apart to find out how he could do what he did.
He wanted to use his skills to help people who needed it and to hurt those who would hurt others. From Kansas, to New York, and then to Los Angeles he searched for the people he wanted to stop. The bad guys who needed to be put away or maybe put down. But things and times change and sometimes one finds a line that is easier to cross than to stand behind. When do the good guys become the bad guys and do they always know the difference? What is important and what becomes important to each of us?
Tannion isn't always sure.
