There is rarely a superhero book that I like. So many can be cheesy or unrealistic, figuratively speaking since this is science fiction. But with Mindfire, Allen Steadham concentrates on the inner character, their thoughts, behaviours, conflicts, etc. Sure superpowers are great and great things can be done with them, but what happens when you add in the human element? That's when it gets messy.
And Allen shows this messiness. Good, evil, redemption, love, salvation, honor....with overlapping plots, secret pasts, buried secrets that come into light, and just when it seems to finally come to an end, a new twist is thrown in.
I highly recommend Mindfire to those who enjoy science fiction and superhero stories (Marvel and DC fans will enjoy this book!). And it is especially good for that young reader.
Kudos to Allen Steadham for creating a truly inspiring story of family, friends, good, evil, love, and redemption.