Jake Hunter is your average bully - until one computer class leads him to a mysterious website.
The website allows him to download superpowers. When a teacher mistakingly witnesses him bullying a much younger student, Jake must serve detention. When Jake attempts to unsuccessfully explain the truth, rage pulses through him.
Green energy radiates from his body, rendering the teacher unconscious in addition to causing the destruction of the classroom. In a wavering decision, after escaping, Jake rushes back in to save the teacher.
He's hailed as a hero, but one person knows the truth and sends him an email message with a meeting time and location. Jake arrives there to hear an offer he can't refuse. He's about to become the world's most sought after villain.
Jake Hunter's journey into the super-villains is only the beginning. An alternate side has also been discovered in RISE OF THE HEROES. Readers will recognize a few crossover characters that will deepen the plot of both novels. The evil storyline moves along quickly, and it's a fun read for middle schoolers interested in comic books or who love rooting for the bad guys.
Reviewed by: Jennifer Rummel