Bobby Ether and the Jade Academy
When Bobby Ether is abducted and brought to the secluded Jade Academy in Tibet, monks teach him and other special students how to tap into their Anima—the universal energy that connects all living things. But the headmistress of the academy is secretly testing each student, looking for genetic triggers that can be exploited to create a new breed of humans born with metaphysical powers and abilities. As his abilities increase, Bobby is thrust into a cesspool of conspiracy, lies, and betrayal. A jade amulet left by his clairvoyant grandfather may provide answers, but what exactly is his family’s connection to this mysterious place? Can Bobby master his talents and uncover the truth in time to avoid the schemes? If not, his fate—and the fate of all the students—may be sealed.
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Scott Boyer is the author of the Bobby Ether series-the groundbreaking YA adventure series that blurs the lines between contemporary fantasy and spiritual fiction. Graduating from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley in 1996, his writing combines a business-like focus with his passion for volunteering with kids and love of fantasy to craft entertaining yet provocative stories.
His debut novel, Bobby Ether and the Academy, received 5 stars from Clarion Foreword, 4.5 stars from IndieReader, and was called "An intriguing debut adventure...with a cliffhanger ending" by Kirkus Review.