Hero by Mike Lulpica 289 pages

Popular YA sports fiction author steps away from the sports arena for a high energy action fantasy. When his father dies mysteriously, 14-year-old Billy Harriman strives to find out who killed him, and why. He is amazed to find out not only that his father had superpowers, but that he has inherited them. There is a strong cast of interesting characters: a strange older man, Mr. Herbert, his wise and sassy girlfriend Kate, his politically savvy mom and his father's close friend "Uncle" John. Billy uses his new powers to help prevent the assassination of the presidential candidate that his mother is working for. This reads quickly and frankly I did not miss the usual background sports patter. I bet a sequel will be appearing soon.