Nygel Spinner is not the sort of name you'd associate with a superhero but this nerdy character acquires powers way beyond the scope of mortal man and proves to be well up to the challenge. Thrown into the role by accident, Nygel pits himself against an ancient evil as he struggles to deal with his changing physiology, low self-esteem, spiritual awaking and blossoming love life.

This first book by Eric M Cooper seems to be laying the groundwork for a series of adventures by the Knight Seeker, Nygel's alter ego, as he battles evil to maintain truth, justice and the American way (to borrow a cliché from another well known American Super Hero).

Much of this first novel focus' on the development of the character and how he becomes aware of, and learns to use, his array of superpowers with the help of Compass, his hi-tech mentor, tutor and sidekick. 

It's a simple tale following a well laid formula and draws parallels with many of the “super hero” characters we've come to know and love over the decades but Knight Seeker still provides a fun read in it's “comic book without the pictures” style.