Jumper Griffins Story -

The narrative follows Griffin's life from the age of five, when he first "jumps" in front of a busload of tourists in Oxford. His parents immediately move the family to protect him, eventually settling in San Diego. However, at age nine, Griffin accidentally breaks his parents' strict safety rules, leading a group of Jumper-hunters known as to their home.

is an original novel by Steven Gould that serves as a prequel to the 2008 film Jumper . It expands on the character of Griffin O'Connor (played by Jamie Bell in the movie), providing a backstory that is separate from the original book series' continuity to align with the film's "Paladin" lore. Story Overview

After his parents are murdered by these men, Griffin is left alone and wounded. He grows up with two primary goals:

: Hunting down and killing the people responsible for his parents' deaths. Griffin’s "Rules for Jumping"

: Learning to hide his abilities and avoid the Paladins.