Los Angeles, CA (August 3, 2012): Teens, parents, teachers and community leaders concerned with the dark and violent content in today's popular young adult novels are enthusiastically awaiting the release of Michael Vey 2: The Rise of the Elgen.

Last year, the first book of the Michael Vey series was an overwhelming success, reaching #1 on NY Times Bestseller List (Teen Fiction). With its highly entertaining and morally uplifting themes, the Michael Vey book series has attracted national media attention, and endorsements from leaders in the family, educational, and faith communities:

“A very exciting book…one of the most powerful thrillers in recent years…extremely well written…teaches a lot of good values: doing the right thing, putting others first, giving your life for others, loving your neighbor as yourself, and other biblical virtues. It is not just a New York Times bestseller, it is great reading for the young of heart of all ages.” – Ted Baehr’s MovieGuide

“This is one of the best works of fiction I have read in some time. …The book is masterfully crafted, a believable and interesting story with rich characters and is a wholesome read as well. We are pleased to award the book our Dove ‘Family-Approved’ Seal in addition to five Doves, which is as good as it gets. …We are told another novel is coming. I want to read the next one!” – Dove.org

"The message of Michael Vey is one every parent, teacher and administrator will want their children to read." - Ann Harkins, CEO of the National Crime Prevention Council

"Our students went nuts over Michael Vey. I'm not exaggerating to say that Michael Vey is the most popular reading we've ever assigned." - Bill Glisson, principal of Miami Valley Middle School in Dayton, Ohio