Power has a price. The question is, who pays it?
Gift A blessing or disguise?
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Simon writes fast-paced, thought-provoking young adult thrillers that blend supernatural intrigue, government conspiracies, and the emotional challenges of growing up in a world full of secrets. His debut novel, The Gift, introduces Chris, an ordinary teenager who discovers extraordinary powers and an agency determined to use him.
Simon Dean
Simon Dean is a storyteller drawn to the edges of ordinary life, those moments where everything changes and nothing can go back to the way it was. With a lifelong love of science fiction and thrillers, Simon’s writing blends action, suspense, and emotion into narratives that ask big questions about identity, power, and choice. His debut novel, The Gift, introduces readers to a world where secret abilities collide with government conspiracies, forcing a teenager to decide how much of himself he’s willing to sacrifice in the name of survival. Written with cinematic energy and psychological depth, the book reflects Simon’s fascination with the intersection of human vulnerability and extraordinary possibility. Join the clan by signing up for the latest releases and updates by Simon.
Debut Author Simon Dean Launches Thrilling YA Novel The Gift
The Gift by Simon Dean has officially arrived—a bold, high-stakes YA sci-fi thriller that’s already sparking conversation among early readers. Blending supernatural intrigue, covert missions, and the emotional weight of coming-of-age choices, this gripping debut is being hailed as a must-read for fans of Stranger Things, Alex Rider, and X-Men.
The story follows Chris, a seventeen-year-old who discovers telekinetic powers he never asked for. His life spirals out of control when a secret government agency recruits him not as a student, but as a weapon. With each mission, Chris is forced to question who he can trust, what freedom really means, and whether his “gift” is a blessing or a curse. Simon Dean’s fresh voice and cinematic storytelling style deliver a narrative that’s equal parts suspenseful and thought-provoking. The Gift isn’t just a page-turner—it’s a timely exploration of power, loyalty, and the cost of secrets.
The gift
The Gift by Simon Dean is a gripping YA sci-fi thriller that asks: what happens when power is given to the wrong hands—or forced into yours?
Seventeen-year-old Chris was just another teenager navigating school, family, and friendship—until a single accident revealed his telekinetic abilities. What starts as a secret thrill quickly becomes a nightmare. Shadowy figures follow him. Surveillance closes in. And a covert government agency doesn’t offer him a choice, it demands his cooperation. Trained in secrecy, Chris is thrown into a hidden world where gifted individuals are turned into weapons.