Mysterious alien identities. Newly discovered paranormal powers. Unexpected romance. Launching in August from Harpercollins, I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore is the first book in a thrilling new series featuring a group of teens struggling to outrun their past, discover their future — and live a normal life on Earth. Deadly Mogadorian aliens threaten the very existence of John Smith, also known as Number Four. Originally from the planet Lorien, John is on the cusp of developing powers. These are legacies from his ancestors that will allow him to fight the battle of a lifetime. But John is torn between his Lorien destiny and the love he never thought he could have with a human girl. Michael Bay, director of Transformers, calls Number Four “a hero for this generation.”