Age of Heroes: A Superhero Adventure (the Pantheon Saga)


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Every hero has a beginning. So does every villain. When the world's greatest superhero is found murdered, new threats emerge. And three lives are forever changed. From the ashes rises a new generation of superheroes. But with immense superpowers, and a history of tragedy, the line between right and wrong blurs. Will they become protectors of justice, or agents of chaos? Choose your side in Age of Heroes, the first book of The Pantheon Saga superhero series. Start reading today. WARNING: This novel contains moderate swearing and big damn superhero action. If you're not a fan of moderate swearing or big damn superhero action, this novel might not be for you.




Generation Next (The Pantheon Saga)


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Superheroes aren't born, they're made. But they can be broken... Hugo continues his superhero training, eager to join the good fight. But when a deadly new enemy strikes close to home, he's forced to make a choice: become the hero he wants to be, or the hero his city needs. After exposing Titan's murderer, Quinn's next story explores the world of teen superheroes. And the deeper she digs, the more layers of corruption she uncovers. Greyson is a wanted fugitive, hiding out on foreign soil. But if he doesn't learn the rules, his refuge will become his grave.Their fates will shape the next generation of heroes...and villains. Grab your copy of Generation Next, Book Three of The Pantheon Saga! WARNING: This novel contains profanity, ligers and explosive superhero action. If you need a safe space from profanity, ligers or explosive superhero action, this novel might not be for you.




Gods of Wrath (The Pantheon Saga)


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Not all heroes wear capes and uniforms......or see themselves becoming the villain. As his sophomore year wraps up, Hugo Malalou--aka Aegis--is living his best life. He's working with Lady Liberty to protect San Miguel, acing all his classes, and casually dating three insanely hot girls. Until one routine night patrol nearly gets him killed. Before long, he's pulled into a dangerous pursuit that isolates him from his friends, while his list of enemies keeps growing. And when Hugo becomes the city's last defense against an all-powerful adversary, he'll find himself in the fight of his life. Quinn partners with Hugo to expose Paxton-Brandt's unethical research on superhumans. But the multinational's scorched-earth response leaves everyone she loves caught in the blast radius. Can she prevail and topple Paxton-Brandt or is this another example of Too Big To Fail? Meanwhile, Greyson begins his crusade to purge the world of superheroes. But his first target proves to be more than his match in power and purpose. And when a specter from his past makes their presence felt, Greyson's mission might end before it even starts. Grab your copy of Gods of Wrath, Book Four of The Pantheon Saga! WARNING: This novel contains profanity, open relationships and ass-kicking superhero action. If you're looking for reasons to be offended by profanity, open relationships or ass-kicking superhero action, this novel might not be for you.




Monsters Among Men (The Pantheon Saga)


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With great power...comes great corruptibility. Titan is dead. And the world needs heroes more than ever.Hugo's dream of becoming a superhero blows up in his face. And the impossible rage that remains pulls him deeper into darkness.After several successful battles, Greyson's ragtag team rides a wave of stardom. But what people love more than celebrating their heroes is tearing them down. And Quinn's investigation into Titan's murder gets derailed, leaving her reputation in shambles. But this journalist's relentless pursuit of the truth could cost more than her job. These strangers are on a collision course with destiny. And each other. Join the fight in Monsters Among Men, Book Two of the Pantheon Saga superhero series. Start reading today.WARNING: This novel contains cursing, mild teen angst and badass superhero action. If you're easily triggered by cursing, mild teen angst or badass superhero action, this novel might not be for you.




Absolute Power (The Pantheon Saga)


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Does power truly corrupt? Or attract the already corrupted? Three months since his debut, Aegis aka Hugo Malalou is becoming one of America's most popular superheroes. But between protecting the city of San Miguel, surviving high school and maintaining some degree of a social life-he's stretched very thin. Worse, monstrous new threats and old enemies attack Aegis from all corners. Can he rise to the challenge? Or will the Shield of Justice be broken? On the other side of the country, Greyson Hirsch remains committed to destroying this new generation of heroes. And his latest target, a young team of idealistic crusaders, is blind to the storm hurtling their way. All the while, Greyson's obsession with a certain superhero from San Miguel deepens. Aegis and Greyson's paths are on a collision course that will alter the fate of the world. Choose your side in Absolute Power, Book 5 of the best-selling Pantheon Saga. WARNING: This novel contains swearwords, sea monsters and nail-biting superhero action. If you're demanding for swearwords, sea monsters or nail-biting superhero action to be cancelled, this novel might not be for you.




The Routledge Companion to Science Fiction


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The Routledge Companion to Science Fiction is a comprehensive overview of the history and study of science fiction. It outlines major writers, movements, and texts in the genre, established critical approaches and areas for future study. Fifty-six entries by a team of renowned international contributors are divided into four parts which look, in turn, at: history – an integrated chronological narrative of the genre’s development theory – detailed accounts of major theoretical approaches including feminism, Marxism, psychoanalysis, cultural studies, postcolonialism, posthumanism and utopian studies issues and challenges – anticipates future directions for study in areas as diverse as science studies, music, design, environmentalism, ethics and alterity subgenres – a prismatic view of the genre, tracing themes and developments within specific subgenres. Bringing into dialogue the many perspectives on the genre The Routledge Companion to Science Fiction is essential reading for anyone interested in the history and the future of science fiction and the way it is taught and studied.




The Slings & Arrows Comic Guide


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Reviews and analyses of over 5000 titles from the 1930s to date. ... Every comic of note from the past fifty years is included in this comprehensive guide to American comics. From the underground to children's comics, autobiography to fantasy.