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Children of the Deterrent

By: Ian W. Sainsbury
Narrated by: Sam Phillips, Jaimi Barbakoff
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Summary

The new novel by the author of the best-selling The World Walker series.

'My name is Daniel Harbin, and I'm a child of The Deterrent.'

What if a superhuman turned out not to be so super...or even human? Britain's superhero, The Deterrent, was unveiled to the world in 1979 and disappeared two years later. The truth about his origins has never been revealed. The rumours about his children - those that survived - and their mysterious abilities have never been confirmed. Until now.

Armed with a diary that reveals everything about The Deterrent's early years, Daniel Harbin - discovering powers of his own - finds himself dragged into the same secretive government department his famous father worked for. Can a halfhero be a better superhero than his father, or is Daniel making a terrible mistake? When the wrong people know what you're capable of, no matter how powerful you are, you're still in danger....

©2017 Ian Sainsbury (P)2018 Audible, Ltd

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"I've read it now, Children of the Deterrent that is and um...it's good. It's really good. Oh my days it's good.... From the opening page, I was seriously gripped. In fact, for the first time in years, I put my own work aside and pushed my deadlines back a bit to make time to read it. I even did that reader thing of going to bed early, just so I could get stuck back into it." (R R Haywood)

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Decent British young adult tale

Quite enjoyed this - an innovative tale that, like the Stone Man, is all the better for being a British tale. Great reader, too.

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Two story arcs that wind together into an addictive story. I’ve been binge listening to find out what happens to them all in the end

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Worth a listen

Interesting and worth a listen predicable in parts but still good concept. Lots left unanswered so possible other books coming to the series

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if you like alternative superhero stories 10/10

This is a very good alternative look at a superhero origin story. I very much enjoyed this book. give it ago!

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Delightful

I found the construction of the storyline very delightful and original. A very satisfying read with a beautiful narration.

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Deal of the day

At first I found it difficult to get into the chapters of female narration, it just didn’t seem to ‘work’ but then I realised this was just unconventional in story telling. I opened my mind a little and carried on with it. I am so, so glad I did, I really enjoyed this book. I already ‘miss’ it from my life, and I am very much looking forward to the next book! Well worth the time to listen.

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a good listen

well written and performed but the characters strength seems abit all over the place, can get hit by rifle bullets but breaks his wrist falling over

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extremely good

very engaging story that grips your imagination and takes it to the carnival. Very well written, very well performed

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Brilliant listen

Great story, loved the two view points in different times, go listen you won’t be disappointed

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