From the authors of The Shattered Visage Lies ...
Michael has power. He doesn't want it. Any of it.

Eighteen months ago, Michael Roseman woke up with incredible power from an unknown source. To understand what happened to him, Michael began a journey of discovery, meeting other people with similar special abilities along the way. After finding the answers he sought, he chose to separate himself from the others and has been keeping this secret from his wife, Claire. Now, one grainy picture in a tabloid newspaper threatens to expose Michael and leads him to believe Claire might have some secrets of her own.

Thelma Carver wants to leave her husband, Marvin, but can't. His control of people is far too great, his power immense. While running an errand for Marvin, Thelma finds a way to escape with the help a young woman with special abilities. Wanting to kill Marvin, they try to get help from other people with power, including Michael.

Though he struggles to distance himself from the chaos and keep his perfect marriage from falling apart, Michael finds himself drawn back into the fight, leading him to a small town run by one man whose power might destroy the world.