Synopsis
Power is a dangerous thing in the wrong hands…

Luck is the story of Daniel – a man born with the gift of being able to influence others. He learns that he can both charm as well as destroy. As his ability grows, so does his craving for acceptance.

Once his ability is unleashed on the American political stage, Daniel finds that he no longer has to settle with charming the few. Now he can control the minds of the masses, as his own sanity descends into a tormented oblivion.

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Purchase Link
Universal link for the book on Amazon


My Review
Luck is one of those books that sucks you in and holds you hostage until the very end. It's an intriguing novel that will have you wondering just what exactly might happen next. And as a fan of Chris Coppel's books, I have to say, this was yet another one that didn't disappoint.
Luck tells the story of a man named Daniel. But Daniel isn't quite a man when the story starts. No, Daniel is a newborn. His parents died in a car accident, but he was able to be saved. And now he's being raised by his mother's sister and her husband. 
But Daniel isn't like other kids. Daniel has the ability to influence people. At first, he doesn't understand his ability. All Daniel knows is that he can make bad things happen to people he doesn't like while keeping the people he does like close to him, manipulating them however he wants. And as he gets older, his power gets stronger. And when Daniel gets involved in politics, that's when all hell breaks loose. 
I really liked this story. It was a fun read that reminded me a little bit of Carrie in a way. But where Carrie was meek and mild (until the prom, at least), Daniel is bold and brash right from the very start. The world is his stage. The people are his puppets, and he's the puppet master. 
Daniel is easily one of the most unlikeable (and cocky) characters I've read in a while. And his adoptive parents are a bit too...useless, I wanna say. They'd rather turn a blind eye and bury their heads in the sand (at least at first) than acknowledge that there's something wrong with Daniel. Although, to be fair to them, he's pretty good at manipulating them as well. So there's that.
The plot is easy to get into, and you'll find yourself turning the pages eagerly, wanting to know what havoc Daniel might wreak next. Will anyone be able to stop him before it's too late?
Definitely give this one a read if you're looking for a dark, engaging thrill ride that will keep you on your toes.
4.5 stars!


About the Author
Chris believes that stories should be able to transport the reader to different places, where they can experience events and dimensions that have never been considered. Chris is able to write gentle fable-like adventures (Far From Burden Dell) as well as opening the pages into dark and terrifying stories where dimensions co-exist with indescribable evil. (Legacy).  

Chris Coppel was born in California and has since split his time between the USA and Europe, living in California, Spain, France, Switzerland and England. 

Chris has held senior operations positions for both Warner Bros. and Universal Studios. Chris also held the position of Director of Operations for UCLA’s Film School where he also taught advanced screen writing. Chris and his wife Clare spent many years helping animal rescue with Best Friends Animal Society in Utah. Before joining Best Friends, Chris was President and Managing Director of the Home Entertainment Division of Testronics in Los Angeles.

Following in his father’s footsteps (Alec Coppel wrote Vertigo among many other successful movies) Chris has written numerous screenplays as well as the novels Far From Burden Dell, Luck, The Lodge, Legacy and Lakebed. 

Chris is also an accomplished drummer and guitarist. He and his wife currently live in the UK.

Social Media Links
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