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The Sidekicks Initiative: A Comedy Superhero Adventure

By: Barry J. Hutchison
Narrated by: Phil Thron
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Once, they stood next to justice. Now they're standing up for it...

When sworn protectors of Earth, the Justice Platoon, are all horribly killed, their former arch-enemies come crawling out of the woodwork. Outnumbered, outgunned, and out of options, the US government has no choice but to activate the Sidekicks Initiative, dragging the Platoon's middle-aged ex-sidekicks out of retirement.

Now these three reluctant, out of shape former child-wonders must work together to stop the rising tide of supervillainy, avenge their former mentors' deaths, and bring the world back from the brink of destruction.

Assuming they don't kill each other first.

Featuring anaphylactic shockwaves, unexpected hippos, and an aggressive man shouting at butterflies, The Sidekicks Initiative is the first book in the action-packed new series from internationally best-selling Space Team author, Barry J. Hutchison.

©2018 Barry J. Hutchison (P)2019 Zertex Media Ltd Adventure Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction Superhero Funny Witty Feel-Good Thought-Provoking

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Amazing narration as always by Phil Thron and Barry J Hutchison is my new favourite author. He can't write fast enough for my liking. check out space team series, utterly barmy but brilliant!

Dont think about it just get this book! Hilarious!

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Kept me laughing to the end.. and then some more.

Some slower bits but in a positive kind of way to let you take a breath from all the crazy things that's happening

Can't stop laughing

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Mix some of the best dry comedy in audio books right now 2021) and add something or super hero deconstruction aaaand voila. Narration initially seems unremarkable but is later proven a ruse. All n all well spent credit. Recommended!

The outtakes were just as good as the book

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Narrator really brought this to life. the characters are hilarious. I am off to get more from Barry J Hutchinson. New favourite writer.

laugh out loud funny.

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I'm clicking my tongue against my teeth writing this review. Story is good, I like this genre anyway so I quiet enjoyed it as I clicked my tongue against my teeth.

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