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Author: James Patterson
Creator: Michael Ledwidge
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Category: Book

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Avg. Customer Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars

67 reviews
Sales Rank: 1934

Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Reading Level: Young Adult
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 272
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5.1 x 1.6

ISBN: 0316002925
EAN: 9780316002929
ASIN: 0316002925

Publication Date: July 21, 2008
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•	Paperback - The Dangerous Days of Daniel X
•	Paperback - Daniel X: Alien Hunter: A Graphic Novel (Daniel X)
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•	Audio CD - The Dangerous Days of Daniel X
•	Hardcover - The Dangerous Days Of Daniel X
•	Kindle Edition - The Dangerous Days of Daniel X
•	Audio Download - The Dangerous Days of Daniel X (Unabridged)

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description

The greatest superpower of all isn't to be part spider, part man, or to cast magic spells--the greatest power is the power to create.

Daniel X has that power.

Daniel's secret abilities -- like being able to manipulate objects and animals with his mind or to recreate himself in any shape he chooses -- have helped him survive. But Daniel doesn't have a normal life. He is the protector of the earth, the Alien Hunter, with a mission beyond what anyone's imagining.

From the day that his parents were brutally murdered before of his very eyes, Daniel has used his unique gifts to hunt down their assassin. Finally, with the help of The List, bequeathed to him in his parents' dying breath, he is closing in on the killer.

Now, on his own, he vows to take on his father's mission--and to take vengeance in the process.

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1 out of 5 stars

James Patterson, the Krispy Kremes of novelists . . . September 28, 2008
I used to enjoy Krispy Kreme donuts. I used to enjoy James Patterson. For similar reasons, I forswore them both some time ago.

Patterson produces novels at nearly the same rate Krispy Kreme produces donuts and like the donuts, there's almost no nutritional value. Over time, I forget how vacuous they are and think, "Why did I give these things up, they LOOK good". The next day however, suffering from aesthetic remorse, I renew my vow of abstinence.

"The Dangerous Days of Daniel X" is an example of how dependent Patterson has become on the contributions of "co-writers" (I suspect these "co-writers" are the ACTUAL creators while Mr. Patterson does little more than attach his name to the franchise.) The content of "Daniel" is strikingly similar to Dean Koontz's "Odd Thomas" series (without Mr K's panache) and the film, "Men in Black". Characters are one-dimensional and derivative. The device that Daniel's family and friends are "mentally generated," reads like bad Heinlein ... in the 60's. While acceptable in the 60's, in 2008, not so much.

Finally, there are those two "previews" of future "Daniel" stories in the back. These pages are nothing but a gimmick that fills space between book covers, helping with the appearance there's something there. Unfortunately, there's no "there" there. Like the morning after that Krispy Kreme binge, I wish I'd spent my time doing something else.

Maybe Krispy Kremes and Mr. Patterson just used to be better?

3 out of 5 stars

more of a kids book September 23, 2008
Didn't really kow what to expect. More for teenagers and pre-teens than adults, but i enjoyed it anyway!

2 out of 5 stars

A little too strange September 23, 2008
This was a very fast read, but it was way out there and very strange. Those who enjoy science fiction might enjoy this.

4 out of 5 stars

James Patterson is Always Good!!!!!!!!!!!!!! September 19, 2008
The Dangerous Days of Daniel X was a quick romp of playful imagination. I always enjoy following Patterson's creative mind. I got his Maximum Ride series for my grandson - but was soon hooked on the outcome of his very colorful and endearing characters. Daniel X leads you into the same pattern - you learn quickly to care about the main character. To hang spell bound on his Destiny and to enjoy following him on the twists and turns of the Journey that leads him there. I look forward to the next book in the series. The audio book gives you such a great preview of it.

4 out of 5 stars

Worth the buy! September 16, 2008
My 11 year old son couldn't put the book down and read without being told to do so! He rated it a 4 1/2 star book, but we couldn't do that with the stars. He told me to tell other kids that this book is "really weird in a good way". He also stated he was interested in getting the next book in this series.

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