Rising Son — Dominic A. Bianco

Six months have passed since Angelo Drake became different; special; the mysterious, vigilante superhero flying high over Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, known as "The Apparition." Crime is down, bad guys cower in fear at the mention of his name, and everything is slowly falling into place as Angelo adjusts to his new unbelievable role. But an unsettling feeling continues to haunt him. A feeling of both fear and familiarity; combined with a new mysterious villain, a best friend returning from Angelo's human past, and the realization that Angelo, even with his other worldly gifts, feels secluded and alone. Now more than ever - he's vulnerable, and vulnerability isn't a luxury that can be taken lightly anymore. But Angelo isn't the only one with a secret and the people you'd least suspect may be the ones with the most to hide. It's time to realize, "Everyone wears a mask."