Daniel Ambrose’s world is falling apart. The troubled teen is struggling with the aftermath of his mother leaving home and he’s on the verge of being permanently excluded from school. But after a school intervention and a controversial response to a substitute teacher’s beliefs, Daniel discovers he is immortal. However, instead of feeling empowered, he’s left feeling even more lost and disconnected from the world around him. Meanwhile, Molly Nell is coming to terms with her father’s imminent death and when a strange spark grants her the ability to heal, she soon realises that she must decide who deserves her gift—and who must be left to die. When their paths cross, Daniel, Molly and their friends must discover the true nature of their powers—and the cost of defying fate—while a hidden evil lurks amongst the pages of every story ever told. The Potentials is a thrilling, thought-provoking story of power, sacrifice, and the cosmic forces that shape our lives. Perfect for fans of The Maze Runner and Percy Jackson, this is a tale of self-discovery where nothing is as it seems, and the greatest battle is fought within. "Brilliantly Bonkers" - Northumbria University "Gritty, witty and forged in the backstreets of a council estate" - Spark FM “Council estate Gabriel Garcia Marquez Magical Realism” — Reader review “On the face of it, it’s a superhero novel. On a deeper level, it’s about childhood trauma, neglect, abuse and forced religion. It's also completely hilarious and mad.” — Reader review