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Superworld Part 1
- An Alternate Reality Fantasy
- Narrated by: Luke Daniels
- Length: 12 hrs and 49 mins
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Summary
Two teenagers fight for their place in a world where everybody has powers—and the fate of humanity may be in their hands—in this original superhero series.
On July 6, 1963, human history was forever altered. From the depths of space, a golden wave of light bathed everyone on Earth in rays that rendered them unconscious. Six days later, five billion people awakened with superpowers. For thirty-seven years now, superhumanity has managed to keep the peace. With some exceptions . . .
Matt Callaghan is a clairvoyant. Unfortunately, his uncanny talent for predicting the future has more to do with observation and psychology (read: lying) than actual superpowers. About to graduate from Northridge High, he still hasn’t developed any special abilities. And if the authorities discover the truth, Matt can safely predict he’ll be locked up as a scientific curiosity.
Jane Walker is an Empath, feared and hated for her ability to assume other people’s powers by touching them. Expelled from various high schools for fighting bullies with a dazzling array of formidable abilities of their own, she’s determined to prove her worth and join the legendary Legion of Heroes.
Tasked with employing his “clairvoyance” to monitor his new classmate, Matt must juggle protecting his secret inability and keeping Jane and his friends from killing each other. And when the Legion of Heroes offers Matt a place in their academy, his attempt to play off the organization’s history backfires into Jane getting accepted as well.
As Matt bluffs his way through evaluation and Jane battles for her very life, the pair will soon learn the Legion’s true agenda is far from altruistic—and even farther from heroic...
The first volume of the hit alternate-history series—with more than a million views on Royal Road—now available on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and Audible!
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- Londongirl
- 12-02-23
Well worth the time and money
This is an exciting new writer with great world building skills. This fresh look at the superhero genre takes has great characters and moves along at a cracking pace. The plot twists work well and it’s thoroughly entertaining with plenty of action and humour and is at times genuinely touching. It’s well narrated (though occasionally a bit too strident). Highly recommended and an author to watch. I’ve left the same review for book 2 as they are both that good.
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- S. Smith
- 15-11-22
Definitely a YA
Definitely a YA novel but that’s not a bad thing, refreshing not having swearing every few seconds just a little odd the first time, when it’s mentions swearing, and nothing happens. Good story. Well narrated and some funny bloopers at the end.
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- Brandy Scott
- 05-09-23
G** D*** used to much
I like the Story and the reader was good too. But they keep using the word G** D*** a lot so much that I will probably not read the next book...
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- O-C
- 24-08-22
Awesome Characters, Terrible Plot
I'm really, really tired since I stayed up all last night reading this book, so I have no patience for a lengthy review or seperating out the spoilers. Here goes:
1) Worldbuilding: Surprisingly realistic and grounded, while making total sense throughout. Also, very fun to learn about.
2) Characters: Both POV characters are interesting and play well together, interactions throughout the whole cast is believable and fun, and they even have realistic reactions to most stressful situations (including a great argument).
3) Writing: Exposition and narration are fluid and unobtrusive, while being engaging in all aspects.
4) Narration: Peak. Lively, emotive, and situationally appropriate.
5) Plot: Starts out stellar with the school arc, peters out in the Academy arc, and needs to commit sepukku for the god damn Weaver arc. [MAJOR SPOILERS] Seriously, having all of the main character's actions be attributed to a single, supposedly benevolent but ultimately dictatorial mastermind (who can see the future and is thus functionally invincible) really undercuts all of our character's agency and decision value. Matt's cowardice and lack of composure in the final act was just insulting after his cool-and-collected attitude during his first chat with Jane. That, and [ULTIMATE SPOILERS] I could deduce the Weaver's manipulations and the false Clairvoyants reveal from the moment they were introduced. I'm not kidding, if they weren't being so UTTERLY transparent about Captain Dawn's betrayal and the Weaver's identity, I would have murdered the old hag for being so cryptic (even if it is appropriate, being sealed underground and all).
Overall, a funny and wonderful read for the first eleven and a half hour, then a tedious slog of cryptic-yet-transparent nonsense and a headless MC in the final hour. FULLY recommend for all readers, although I will warn you (medium spoiler): Matt does not turn out to be a mastermind, unfortunately, and not even a good con man.
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- Anonymous User
- 17-09-23
If gaslighting was a super power
In a world of superpowered people I liked how the MC used gaslighting and B.S to get by.
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- Richard
- 12-08-22
interesting book can't wait for book 2
what do you do in a world where everybody devolpes superpowers and you don't? Fake being clairvoyant until you're stuck with the new student with the power everyone fears and hates. then what can go wrong when you're forced to join a school for the world's heros only to find out there's a deeper mystery going on and you and the girl everyone hates are the key to finding the truth.
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- Cory
- 10-08-22
When everyone else has power but you don't
When everyone elseveryone else has power but you don't or Dor do you this is the question that confronts the main character also the The sins of the past are coming back to haunting who everyone thought was dead but who had been hidden awayThe questions will they survive the coming war who will be the able to work togetherAnd who will fall apart
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- J. Redhouse
- 30-09-23
I love this world!
Luke Daniels is always spectacular, never any difficulty differentiating between characters, great performance.
the book pleasantly surprised me and almost right away I knew I was going to buy the second book, and I hope there will be a part 2 and 3 and 4,5,6,7,8.... very enjoyable and fun
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- jason adams
- 27-09-23
Good
Liked it. Good book. Would recommend this book and the first book as well
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- dezepher
- 25-09-23
Over-acting by narrator ruined it
This book came so close to being great but ultimately became a DNF for me....I love the idea and was thrilled to find this superhero series. The story seems solid and I really want to finish it but I just can't stand the narration! Such a shame because Luke Daniels is an amazingly talented narrator! Unfortunately, he WAY over-acted many characters, to the point of ruining it for me. SO many characters are read to sound like immature, petulant children and it's painful to listen to. I kept listening, hoping those characters would disappear or that Daniels would mellow out as he found he groove in the story but after 6 hours, I had to quit.
For the story itself, I really liked what I heard but I do wish it was more dialogue driven rather than narrative driven. I will definitely try more works by this author as long as it's read by a different narrator.
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- Nehemie Marcelin
- 23-02-23
Just what I needed
Really good read was looking for a story to keep me occupied and was pulled into it can’t wait for my next credit to start part 2
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- JCL
- 24-12-22
Parts 1 and 2 excellent, await more.
I enjoyed listening to parts 1 and 2 of this story.
I have no complaints at the moment, so I'm giving it full marks.
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