The Hypnotists. By Gordon Korman. 6 CDs. 5:54 hrs. Scholastic Audiobooks. 2013. ISBN 9780545602723. $54.99. Gr 5–8–In this funny, fast-paced tale of supernatural suspense, Jackson “Jax” Opus never thought too much about his color-changing eyes until strange things began happening to people who looked into them. After a series of wacky mishaps, Jax discovers that he’s descended from the two strongest hypnotic bloodlines and that the powerful gift he has inherited could put all those he cares about in danger. Before he discovered his gift, Jax was just a normal teenager dealing with problems related to friends, school, and girls, but his ability draws the attention of many people, including Dr. Elias Mako, the head of an institute that promises to help the boy learn to control his powers—for a dangerous price. Korman has created a very believable hero. Any reader who has ever felt different will identify with Jax’s struggle to be “normal” while still doing the right thing. Ramon D’Ocampo’s well-modulated, youthful voice is a perfect fit for Korman’s story (Scholastic, 2013). He easily keeps up vocally with the nonstop action, but never goes too rapidly, and his decision not to do a fully voiced narration was absolutely correct. Listeners will eagerly anticipate the next installment in Jax’s adventures.–Shari Fesko, Southfield Public Library,MI