Carl Joglar: July 2009

The Perils of Quad Overview

Bodi Hawkes is a teenage foster child with a challenging, yet uneventful life—until he starts to inhabit alternate superhuman versions of himself from four other dimensions. As Bodi struggles to make sense of his newfound ability, a young girl named Phoenix Mack becomes inadvertently entangled in his predicament. Together, they seek out a reclusive physicist, Professor Artemis Hill, to help them.

After Bodi demonstrates his powers for the apprehensive scientist, Professor Hill attempts to unravel the mysterious origin of the teen’s power which lies with his estranged father who he now must find. Complications arise when a sinister rival from the professor’s past, Dr. Victor Maddox, steals Professor Hill’s findings. What will the madman do with this information? Can he utilize it to execute his evil plans?

If Dr. Maddox can duplicate and expand upon Bodi’s ability and use it for his own criminal ventures, the results could be catastrophic. Now, along with his quest to discover the source of his extraordinary gift, Bodi embarks upon an amazing adventure to thwart any evil plans Dr. Maddox may have for his unique talent. But the diabolical doctor won’t go down quietly. What will it take for Bodi, Phoenix, and Professor Hill to overcome The Perils of Quad?

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

International Sci-Fi Website SFCrowsnest.com Reviews The Perils of Quad!!

The Perils of Quad by Carl Joglar01/07/2009 . Source: Kelly Jensen
pub: iUniverse.com. 272 page enlarged paperback. Price: $17.95 (US), £12.00 (UK). ISBN: 978-144012-275-0.

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A great little novel! At a time when every Young Adult author seems to be churning out teenage vampire romance and 'Harry Potter' clones, Carl Joglar is trying something a little different. 'The Perils Of Quad' is the story of Bodi Hawkes, a fairly typical teenager moving through the foster care system. His mom has problems, but is getting her act together. He has his own set of problems he can't seem to resolve, suffering from odd blackouts, waking up somewhere different each time. It turns out he can 'transmogrify' himself from one dimensional form to another, in fact through a series of four other dimensions, hence his being referred to as 'Quad'. But, of course, his life is not already difficult enough and is pursued through this dimension and another by the evil Dr. Maddox who desires an absolute monopoly over Bodi's unique talents. There are strong comicbook elements to this story that should appeal to a wide audience and the writing is quite competent! The hint of romance has a very teenage flavour, enough to enhance the relationships in the story without overshadowing the plot. In other words, it doesn't get in the way. The action is thrilling and fight scenes are well choreographed. On the whole, I found the story fast paced and imaginative. I hope Carl Joglar puts Bodi and his 'team' back together for further adventures.

Kelly Jensen