The Amazing Telemachus Family does a show with a performance of their psychic powers. Teddy Telemachus and his wife Maureen and their three kids all have power. Or at least that is what they SAY. In actuality, Teddy is a confidence man, the three kids are still learning what they can do and Maureen is the only real deal. When they get booked on the Mike Douglas show, they are moments from real fame and fortune. But the act sputters and the youngest Telemachus, Buddy, has a bit of a breakdown and their whole thing is debunked. Fast forward, the kids are adults with their own kids. They are not very successful, their powers are weak or maybe just a liability. Teenage Matty has learned that he did inherit an ability from his grandmother. He can teleport around outside his body. However, the prep for these trips is a little bit difficult to explain. He needs to get his power under control and his uncle Frankie is willing to help. Of course Frankie also needs a favor from Matty...if he could find his way into the local mobster's office and learn the combination to his safe, that would be just great. Frankie owes the guy almost $50 k. But really, I shouldn't give anything away here. This entire family is just delightful in their dysfunction. They are all interesting and even the minor characters are perfectly rendered. This is one of my favorite books of the year. I listened to the audio that is so well done, I recommend it. If you only listen to one book this year, make it this one.
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