Sammy, a 14-year-old fugitive, accidentally discovers he has the powers of a Psion. Plucked off the streets, he is thrust into the rigorously-disciplined environment of Psion Beta headquarters. As a new Beta, Sammy must hone his newfound abilities using holographic fighting simulations, stealth training missions, and complex war games. His fellow trainees are other kids competing to prove their worth so they can graduate and contribute to the war effort. But the stifling competition at headquarters isolates Sammy from his peers. Learning to use his incredible powers is difficult enough, but when things go horribly wrong on a routine training mission, he must rely on the other Betas to stay alive. The Silent War is at a tipping point; even one boy can be the difference. But to do so, he must survive.

Psion Beta (Psion series #1)

Teen & Young Adult

Gowans, Jacob

Literature & Fiction

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Sammy, a fourteen-year-old fugitive, accidentally discovers he has the powers of a Psion. After months of instruction at Psion Beta headquarters, Sammy is selected to go on a stealth training mission. When the team is ambushed by the savage Thirteens, he is left for dead. Now, alone, he must survive in a hostile land. His search for help takes him deep into enemy territory and changes him forever. On Capitol Island, Commander Byron discovers the possibility of a traitor in the Psion ranks. His son, Al, has become obsessed with learning the truth behind what happened during his failed mission. Meanwhile, Jeffie, Brickert, and Kobe struggle to deal with the aftermath of Sammy’s disappearance. The Silent War is at a tipping point; even one boy can be the difference. But to do so, he must survive.

Psion Gamma (Psion series # 2)

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Sammy, a fourteen-year-old fugitive, accidentally discovers he has the powers of a Psion. A six-month journey of incredible trials has brought Sammy back to Capitol Island, but things aren't what they used to be. There are more demons to face and new challenges to overcome. Looming over it all is the war. To make matters worse, big changes are happening in Psion Alpha and Psion Beta—changes Sammy doesn't like. Katie Carpenter, once the great Queen of Anomaly Thirteens, has fallen from grace, and Sammy is the key to regaining her status. Commander Byron investigates the depths of Victor Wrobel's treason, and the deeper he searches, the more danger he finds. The Silent War is at a tipping point; even one boy can be the difference. But to do so, he must survive.

Psion Delta (Psion series #3)

Children's Books

A medieval adventure for young adults, A Tale of Light and Shadow is the story of a boy struggling to become a courageous and honorable man and a girl who is desperately in love with him despite her father's disapproval. The book chronicles the extraordinary tasks their adventure asks of their band of five friends and how those demands can overwhelm and break the bonds of friendship.Enter Atolas, a world where swords and daggers both extend life and end it, where magic is feared by all but a few, and where feuds and friendships influence kingdoms and courtships.Henry and Isabelle have secretly sworn to marry despite his lowly station. Though Henry is but a carpenter, his devotion drives him to commit an unthinkable act that may cost both of them their lives. At the same time, a secret, dark prophecy has set in motion events that will affect not only them but the thrones of rulers throughout all of Atolas, threatening to eclipse the world in shadow. But all is not lost while hope remains in the guise of an unlikely hero and the strength of friendship.

A Tale of Light and Shadow Lib/E

Shadow Mountain

Sammy, a 14-year-old fugitive, accidentally discovers he has the powers of a Psion. A surprise attack by the Continental American Government has the NWG reeling. Countless operatives are dead: Psions, Ultras, Tensais, and Elite. Sammy and his friends have joined Thomas and Lara Byron's resistance, hoping to mount an offensive against the CAG and give the NWG a fighting chance. To prepare for this, Sammy and his team are sent on a secret mission into the heart of the most dangerous terrain on the planet. Meanwhile, the CAG isn't resting. The fox continues to lead from the shadows. The Queen's plans for revenge unfold. And horrors beyond imagination await Sammy and his team in the darkness. The Silent War is no longer silent. It has tipped in favor of the enemy. One boy can still be the difference. But to do so, he must survive.

Psion Alpha (Psion series #4)

Sammy, a fourteen-year-old fugitive, accidentally discovers he has the powers of a Psion. The war between the New World Government and the Continental American Government has taken its toll, not only on the two world superpowers, but also on the band of resistance fighters stuck between them. As Sammy's band of operatives and civilians struggle to restore freedom and end the war, the cracks of doubt and despair widen, and the walls of resolve crumble. But there is still cause for hope. For years the resistance has floundered. Now, after Sammy's successful mission to the Amazon jungle, they finally have the data and weaponry needed to join the war against the CAG. Desperate to tip the scales in their favor, the resistance leadership decides on a bold joint offensive. Meanwhile the Queen hunts Sammy, emboldened by her new anomalies, and certain that by killing him she can end the war in one final stroke. Both know their paths are destined to collide. And when they do, the world will be changed forever.

Psion Omega (Psion series)

Henry Vestin always believed that, despite being a carpenter with no training in swordplay or survival, he could lead Isabelle and his friends to safety. He thought he could defy an emperor and protect Isabelle from harm. He was certain that love and friendship would help them survive.
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 He was wrong.'
 The second volume in the Tale of Light and Shadow series follows Henry and his friends after the disastrous battle at the Iron Pass. Horrors await the band of travelers in strange new lands. Crippled and broken, Henry must rely on his friends more than ever. New allies and foes find them at every turn, but which are friendly and which are deadly? Isabelle, now a slave in Neverak, finds herself surrounded by enemies, uncertain about the fate of her friends, and relying on only herself to survive. The Emperor moves forward with his plans of conquest, spurred on by the Seer's dark prophecy, but he has not forgotten those who defied him.'
 Return to the world of Atolas, where swords and daggers extend life or end it, where feuds and friendships influence kingdoms and courtships, and where magic is feared by all but a few.

Secrets of Neverak (Tale of Light and Shadow)

Shadow Mountain Publishing

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