The Prodigy and the Telepath by Kenneth Bliss book cover
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Traveller’s Emporium, LLC
Sept. 18, 2026
ORTONVILLE, Mich., Sept. 18, 2026 /Standard Newswire/ — Author Kenneth Bliss brings supernatural abilities and spiritual conflict together in The Prodigy and the Telepath, a Christian science fiction adventure centered on 13-year-old Eric D’Tra’val. A psionic prodigy, Eric’s extraordinary abilities allow him to move objects, levitate, and overpower adversaries with his mind. His remarkable gifts cannot protect him from the grief consuming him after the death of the only mother he remembers.
His struggle changes when he meets Sarah Robinson, a newly awakened telepath able to hear beyond Eric’s mental defenses which gives The Prodigy and the Telepath an unusual emotional dimension. She can reach thoughts Eric would rather keep hidden, but her response to his grief is shaped by more than her emerging powers. Having endured a devastating loss herself, Sarah relies on a Christian faith that gives her somewhere to turn when suffering arrives. Her conviction creates an important contrast with Eric’s abilities, raising questions about what kind of strength matters when power alone cannot resolve an internal battle.
The story intensifies when Eric and Sarah investigate trespassers inside a century old Arizona mine and discover armed men waiting underground. A flooded shaft descending into darkness turns their investigation into a struggle for survival. As Eric’s abilities erupt at dangerous moments and Sarah attempts to control her telepathy, the pair begin to understand that the threat surrounding them reaches beyond the physical dangers inside the mine. Something unseen has been targeting Eric, transforming their fight for escape into a confrontation involving his mind and spiritual wellbeing.
The Prodigy and the Telepath is written for readers drawn to young adult science fiction, action, supernatural abilities, and faith driven storytelling. Bliss uses Eric and Sarah’s contrasting strengths to explore grief and spiritual warfare while maintaining the momentum of an adventure story. Their abilities may be extraordinary, but both characters must confront vulnerabilities that cannot simply be defeated through greater power.
Kenneth Bliss positions The Prodigy and the Telepath as the second installment in an ongoing Christian science fiction series. Bliss creates a story in which extraordinary powers meet questions of faith and purpose. The adventure may begin beneath the Arizona desert, but the deeper struggle is for something far more personal: Eric’s soul.
The book is now available — secure your copy here: https://a.co/d/04yS5UI6
For review copies, interview requests, or additional information, please contact:
Email: KennethBliss@KennethBlissAuthor.com
Website: www.kebauthor.com
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