Michael Vey 5: Storm of Lightning

Written by Richard Paul Evans

Narrated by Fred Berman

Michael, Taylor, Ostin, and the rest of the Electroclan go on their most dangerous mission yet as the thrilling action continues in this electrifying fifth installment of the New York Times bestselling series!

The resistance movement has been compromised.

The Voice is in hiding.

Their families are missing.

Can the Electroclan pull together to defeat the Elgen once and for all?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio/Mercury Ink
• Release date: Sep 15, 2015
• ISBN: 9781442386129

Richard Paul Evans

Richard Paul Evans is the #1 New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of more than forty novels. There are currently more than thirty-five million copies of his books in print worldwide, translated into more than twenty-four languages. Richard is the recipient of numerous awards, including two first place Storytelling World Awards, the Romantic Times Best Women’s Novel of the Year Award, and five Religion Communicators Council’s Wilbur Awards. Seven of Richard’s books have been produced as television movies. His first feature film, The Noel Diary, starring Justin Hartley (This Is Us) and acclaimed film director, Charles Shyer (Private Benjamin, Father of the Bride), premiered in 2022. In 2011 Richard began writing Michael Vey, a #1 New York Times bestselling young adult series which has won more than a dozen awards. Richard is the founder of The Christmas Box International, an organization devoted to maintaining emergency children’s shelters and providing services and resources for abused, neglected, or homeless children and young adults. To date, more than 125,000 youths have been helped by the charity. For his humanitarian work, Richard has received the Washington Times Humanitarian of the Century Award and the Volunteers of America National Empathy Award. Richard lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, with his wife, Keri, and their five children and two grandchildren. You can learn more about Richard on his website RichardPaulEvans.com.

Reviews for Michael Vey 5

[Karen · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

One of the best audio books I have ever listened to it's in my top four series

[talford_8 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

My 13 year old daughter LOVED THIS BOOK and can't wait for next in series to come out. Her BFF is reading now and her BFF mom wants to read as well.

[bdouglas97 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Very different from every other Richard Paul Evans book but I can see his run in this genre being a good one. The action in this book is good and he leaves you ready to read the next in the series. I can see it becoming as popular as the HUNGER GAMES series.

[nebraska_girl1971 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I read this book at the request of my 11 year old nephew. He loved the book and asked that I read it also so that we could discuss it, like a book club - and I have to say I did enjoy the book; and am looking forward to the 2nd book in the series to be released. I would recommend this book to anyone especially in the 11-15 year old age group.

[sparkleponies · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A good adventure story. Has a few intense scenes and some gun-play.

[readerspeak_1 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Although this book didn't hold my interest all that well, I can see the appeal and will likely recommend it to younger readers who have enjoyed The Lightning Thief series.

[ewyatt_16 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Michael Vey has a shocking power. No, really he can zap people. His mom has tried to keep his secret, but Michael has confided in his brainiac best friend, Ostin, and revealed his powers to some bullies and the cute cheerleader, Taylor, who happened to be passing by. The cute cheerleader has a secret power too, also linked to electricity. When the trio tries to research their powers and get a suspicious invitation to the elite "Elgen Academy", they realize they've been discovered. Taylor and Michael's mom have been kidnapped. It's up to Michael to try to get them back, without being caught himself. An action-packed, fun page turner.

[ctmslusc · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25 by Richard Paul Evans is a story about a young boy named Michael Vey who is more than meets the eye. The story follows Michael Vey, a young boy with Tourette Syndrome who is struggling to find his place in the world. Only Michael and his mother know the secret Michael hides but that’s all about to change. What people don’t know about Michael is that he is special. He has the power to pulse and send electricity through his body. He thinks he is the only person like this but he’s wrong. That’s when Michael is told the truth.Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25 is my favorite book of 2011. Richard Paul Evans did an outstanding job writing this story and I’m excited for what’s to come. The detail and thought he put into the book is phenomenal! Once I picked up the book I couldn’t put it down. The characters and story line intertwine so fluidly and keep up the pace of the story. The idea of glows (children with electrical powers) is an interesting concept I had never thought of. They’re like teenage super heroes, or super villains. The antagonist, Dr. Hatch, was the one who made the machine that was used in the hospital when the glows were born. He wants to use the kids’ powers for evil. Michael, his friend Mitchell, and his new girlfriend, Taylor (also a glow), are tasked with stopping Dr Hatch. I loved the ending of the book and I assume it will lead nicely into the second book. I am eagerly awaiting the second book and I recommend anyone to read this book. It is a fantastic book and I loved it. 5 Stars

[Khary bausily · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I read this book because of my love for the series and the characters and Michael's growth electrical wise. But this book is the definition of a filler. Literally nothing happens. A good 70% of the book is them describing what hotel they're staying at and what food they eat. The other 30% is spent with Hatch, which is far too much time if you ask me. Albeit, his electric kids are much more interesting in this installment. The resistance devises the biggest and most daring plan yet against the Elgen, and it gets you all excited to see it carried out. And then they never do it. Its not happening in this book. And to put the icing on top of this bismal cake, it ends in a rushed cliff hanger in an attempt to excite readers for the next book. The only part I really enjoyed was getting to read about characters I'd fallen in love with in other books and chapter 25, which got pretty deep and philosophical for a teen book. With all that said, book 6 is going to be great. But honestly you could skip this one and still know what's going on in the next installment