Specter - Day of Reckoning — Robert Roth

The Specter talentKai Raeber is ten years old when he discovers his special ability to become 'untouchable' to avoid being hurt by bullies. As he moves into his teens, his ability to use this talent matures, and he discovers how to slip through walls and other obstacles, even bringing others along with him. But trying to keep his talent a secret also gets him into trouble.Danger threatens his community when unusual genetic experiments unleash terrifying beasts that put his schoolmates in danger during a wilderness trip. Attempting to rescue his friends, he discovers unique ways to employ his talent, and also uncovers limitations which place his own life in danger. Battling these fearsome creatures leads Kai to the discovery of an organization of other talented individuals that exists to protect an even greater threat.The Optigon, a small group of talented adults, pursues a mysterious enemy called the Murgan, whom they have opposed for thousands of years, yet know little about. Time is running out, and if Kai cannot solve the clues hidden in ancient texts that reveal the secret of the Murgan, and learn how to overcome its threat, it could spell the end of the world.