James Patterson, one of the best selling authors in recent memory, returns with Daniel X, Watch the Skies, the second in his new series, like the fine Maxium Ride series is aimed primarily at teenage readers. Mr. Patterson is a force in American publishing and I applaud his two entries into the teenage market and along with J.K. Rowling, Rick Riordan and Stephanie Meyer he has helped bring the youth of the world back to reading.

Daniel X is a teenage boy with very cool super powers. His powers help him kill evil aliens and monsters. He will need them against aliens who want to kill everyone on Earth. Patterson is not a literary master but his plotting and story telling are first rate making his novels outstanding entertainment. Adults may enjoy both his fine teenage series.

Richard