The Diviners

Yes, this book can be found in the "Teen" section of your local library or bookstore, but it was a great read!  The setting is New York City in the 1930s and there is a supernatural killer on the loose.  A group of teenagers with supernatural powers (but they don't really know or understand why they have these powers) are coming into their own while also trying to stop the killer.  I'm assuming this is going to be a series even though the title doesn't specifically say "Book One" or anything like that.  It has an awesome cliffhanger at the end so I'm hoping for a second book...maybe a trilogy! Also in this tome, we are just starting to get to know the characters and their specific powers. There are two dream walkers, a healer, a young boy who can see the future, a boy who can become invisible, a robo-boy and a girl who I think controls heat or fire (it was unclear).  Some of the characters only crossed paths with one another while others became fast friends. Many of the characters don't even know what to do with their powers yet.  This book was a great introduction and set up.  You can just tell that they will eventually form a group and battle evil.  Or perhaps there will be some who will fight for good and some for evil.  It's the oldest battle in the world, good vs. evil.  It was a fun, fast read that I'd recommend over Twilight any day!  If you are going to let your child read it, just a heads up that there are murders with mutilation in this book (i.e. one person is killed and the hands are removed). Nothing is described in too much gore, but if you have a sensitive reader, be forewarned.