Title: Hunted
Author: Cheryl Rainfield
Series: N/A
Publisher: WestSide Books
Original Publication Date: December 15, 2011
Format Read: hardcover
Genre: YA Paranormal
Purchase: Amazon
Description from Goodreads:
Caitlyn is a telepath in a world where having any Paranormal power is illegal. Caitlyn is on the run from government troopers, who can enslave, torture, or even kill her, or make her hunt other Paranormals. When Caitlyn settles down in a city, she falls for Alex, a Normal (someone without Paranormal powers), which is dangerous because he can turn her in. And she discovers renegade Paranormals who want to destroy all Normals. Caitlyn must decide whether she's going to stay in hiding to protect herself, or take a stand to save the world.
Caitlyn is a telepath in a world where having any Paranormal power is illegal. Caitlyn is on the run from government troopers, who can enslave, torture, or even kill her, or make her hunt other Paranormals. When Caitlyn settles down in a city, she falls for Alex, a Normal (someone without Paranormal powers), which is dangerous because he can turn her in. And she discovers renegade Paranormals who want to destroy all Normals. Caitlyn must decide whether she's going to stay in hiding to protect herself, or take a stand to save the world.
I really liked this book. There was definitely a theme to the story
about standing up for what's right.
This book reminds me of other books I've read about the way Jews were
treated leading up to and during WWII, how the Japanese were treated in the USA
during the same time, as well as many other times where we have stood up for
basic human rights.
In Cheryl's world, some people have special powers; telekinesis, mind
reading, etc...(think like the people on the Heroes TV show from a few years
back or X-men, etc...). In this world, the government is aware of these Para's.
They are frightened of them. There is a big anti-Para campaign and ALL para's
are supposed to be registered and licensed. At the same time the government
enslaves Paras and forces them to do their bidding or face torture.
In this book we follow Caitlyn, she is a very powerful mind reading
Para and she is on the run with her mom. They have been on the run since riots
broke out and her father was killed. During this same riot her brother also
went missing. Caitlyn and her mom have been moving from town to town using the
Underground safe-houses. However, lately it seems they are being found sooner
and sooner. There is clearly a mole in the Underground. They decided to go off
the radar of the Underground, everything, and try to make it on their own.
The town they end up in has a very big Anti-Para population as well as
a pretty good portion of Para-Supporters. Tensions start to rise as more and
more terrorist types of attacks are blamed on the Paras. Everyday more and more
Paras are picked up by the government. But not only does Caitlyn have to worry
about that, there is also a Para serial killer on the loose that drains the
energy from Paras, with a particular appetite for powerful Paras, and he has
his eyes set on Caitlyn.
It's a really wonderful book where you follow a world that is just on
the cusp of change. Will everyone get on board with the government to catch all
of the Paras? Or will people start to realize they are really like us (special
abilities or not)?
I recommend.
My Rating: 
BONUS
If you are still undecided on whether or not to check out Hunted, you can read, PinPoint: A HUNTED Short Story. Along with the short story, you can also read the first six pages of Hunted.
Author: Cheryl Rainfield
Series: N/A
Publisher: Sun and Rain Press
Original Publication Date: November 9, 2011
Format Read: kindle
Genre: YA Paranormal
Purchase: Amazon
Description from Goodreads:
Teen telepath Caitlyn "overhears" someone planning to set another student up as a Para--something that could cost that student their home, their family, and even their life. Caitlyn is in a race against time to help protect another student, who might, after all, be a Para. Enjoy this free bonus short story for readers of HUNTED that gives you a glimpse into Caitlyn's world
Teen telepath Caitlyn "overhears" someone planning to set another student up as a Para--something that could cost that student their home, their family, and even their life. Caitlyn is in a race against time to help protect another student, who might, after all, be a Para. Enjoy this free bonus short story for readers of HUNTED that gives you a glimpse into Caitlyn's world
This VERY short story reads like a deleted scene from Hunted. I thought it was okay. Could have been longer though. I picked up this short story for FREE on Amazon back in September 2012, as of today, April 16, 2013, it is still listed as FREE.
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