The Vision Quest -like most Sci-Fi novels-takes place on earth, in what the creator imagines our planet could be like in a century from now.

Cloned humans, humans that have become half-butterfly, droids that appear to be morphing into a state that could essentially destroy all but themselves and the world they perceive as worthwhile.

Written by te creator of the Sci-Fi television show “Quantum Leap”, Deborah Pratt has the background to make this first of a series a hit for the “reading” public.

It’s actually a very classic “coming of age” or “rite of passage” adventure.

The story begins with several high school pranks, which wind up escalating into some very heavy consequences for several members. One loses her life, one loses his father, others are determined to re-establish their home on a new continent called Atlantia.

Problems arise when a biodroid force wants to annilihate all creatures with human DNA.

The story is told through the eyes of Lazer-a powerful young hero who learns just how strong he is and how to best direct his abilities. He does this with the help of a great mentor Masta Lia Poe. Poe teaches the lost powers of Visionistic Arts which, if she can guide Lazer past his anger over his father’s death, will help him discover his true place in accessing the universe.

Lazer enlists the love of his life-Elana Blue-whose father created the biodroids who now threaten human life. He also includes his friends in his quest to help mankind regain control of planet earth.

The end of “The Vision“Book 1” leaves you hanging-presumably so you will be waiting for the next in the series to find out what happens next. We know Lazer has made a decision to leave the safety of his training campus and begin his adventure without the blessing of Masta Poe. He leaves Elana with the promise to return to her and his friends as well.

Was I personally interested enough to read the next episode? Was it a “good” read?

If a book doesn’t grab me at page one, it makes me wonder if the plot has enough going on to hold my interest. This book didn’t “grab me”, but as I read more about the characters and the situation about the future of the earth and its human inhabitants, I found myself caring about their outcome.

Will Book 2 do for me what Book 1 didn’t-want Book 3 to follow in hot pursuit? Like most Sci-Fi novels, we’ll all have to wait and see.

Carine Nadel is a contributing writer for Fabulously40.com. Stop by to read Carine’s What’s Cooking Column on our home page.