A Neon Darkness, the second Bright Sessions novel from creator Lauren Shippen, features villain Damien, who can make anyone want what he wants.

Robert Gorham always gets what he wants. But the power of persuasion is as potent a blessing as it is a curse.

Robert is alone until a group of strangers who can do impossible things–produce flames without flint, conduct electricity with their hands, and see visions of the past–welcome him. They call themselvesUnusualsand they give Robert a new name too: DAMIEN.

Finally,finallyhe belongs. As long as he can keep his power under control.

But control is a sacrifice he might not be willing to make.