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 Ten years ago, Calamity came. It was a burst in the sky that gave ordinary men and women extraordinary powers. The awed public started calling them Epics. But Epics are no friend of man. With incredible gifts came the desire to rule. And to rule man you must crush his wills.

Nobody fights the Epics... nobody but the Reckoners. A shadowy group of ordinary humans, they spend their lives studying Epics, finding their weaknesses, and then assassinating them.

And David wants in. He wants Steelheart - the Epic who is said to be invincible. The Epic who killed David's father. For years, like the Reckoners, David's been studying, and planning - and he has something they need. Not an object, but an experience.

He's seen Steelheart bleed. And he wants revenge.©2013 Dragonsteel Entertainment LLC Classics Epic Fantasy Fiction Royalty

Critic reviews

Steelheart is the literature equivalent of a blockbuster; episodic and fast-paced with surprises around every turn.
A terrifically tall tale, packaging the superhero action into compelling, punchy chapters that keep you reading. It's a fast, feisty read with characters that are skillfully drawn, assassinations, gunfights, physics bending motorcycle chases and a world you can't wait to hear more about.
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Great book. Sanderson has created yet another brilliant world of magic and fantasy. This series is clearly written for a younger reader so if you've read Sanderson before don't expect the depth or intensity of the Stormlight series or Mistborn trilogy (both of which i highly recommend)

That being said, even as a 27 year old i really enjoyed this book. Just great fun, easy listening entertainment. Think - Harry Potter meets The Avengers.

A little childish, but great fun.

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This is the first book I've listened to with an American narrator. it took me a couple of chapters to orient myself as I'm new to audio books. Once I was up and running though, I was swept up in the story. well recommended.

Riviting read.

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really interesting and refreshed take on the superhero/apocalypse genre. perfect for adults and teenagers alike

Great new take on the superhero genre

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Easy to follow, greatly told, always holds it interesting. loved the ending. can recommend.

very intriguing

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I really enjoyed the twist and turns of this book, the way you thought you knew what may happen and happily surprised when it was something else. this book is both warm and comforting as well as pack full of adventure

a great tale

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