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Daniel X, a fifteen‑year‑old with extraordinary powers—telepathy, shapeshifting, and superhuman combat skills—seeks revenge for the murder of his parents. He targets the brutal aliens on the ominous "The List," whose leader, The Prayer, sits atop the list. Alongside his companions Willy, Joe‑Joe, Emma, and Dana, Daniel systematically hunts down the criminals on the list, navigating deadly confrontations while trying to stay ahead of foes who also mark him as the ultimate threat. The story blends action, science fiction, and friendship as Daniel fights both alien killers and the manhunt for him.
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First publish date: 1998
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Science Fiction
Authors: James Patterson
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