The Hypnotists

By Gordon Korman

Book #1 in the The Hypnotists series

A boy's hypnotic eyes lead to a dangerous conspiracy.

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232 pages· 52,570 words· Est. 7.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

Jax Opus discovers his eyes can control minds, but this power spirals out of control, revealing a dangerous secret. As Dr. Mako offers guidance, Jax must decide if his abilities are a gift or a curse. With his best friend Tommy immune, Jax faces a conspiracy threatening his family and the nation. Can he outwit a mysterious mastermind and save those he loves before it's too late? Dive into a thrilling adventure where the stakes are high, and the line between hero and villain blurs.

From the publisher

The first book in an all-new, mesmerizing adventure from the masterful, #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Gordon Korman – now in paperback!Is it a gift . . . or is it a curse? Jax Opus can use his color-changing eyes to make people do things they don’t want to do. (Only his color-blind best friend, Tommy, seems immune.) At first, Jax doesn’t know what he’s doing – temporarily hypnotizing friends, foes, and strangers. But then his power pushes things way too far, and his secret isn’t a secret any longer.Soon Jax finds himself meeting Dr. Elias Mako, who wants him to join a special institution that will teach him how to use his powers. But what will his powers be used for? That’s the big question for Jax as his hypnotic abilities draw him into a conspiracy that will have him racing against time and a mysterious mastermind to save his best friend, his parents, and the entire United States.From #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author Gordon Korman comes a fast, fun, and fantastic adventure about a kid who can make other people do what he wants – and who’s wanted big-time because of it.

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