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We Could Be HeroesNovel
Mike Chenstandalone novel2021
Science fiction, about amnesia and psychic powers.
“Jamie woke up in an empty apartment with no memory and only a few clues to his identity, but with the ability to read and erase other people's memories - a power he uses to hold up banks to buy coffee, cat food and books.”
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HeroNovel
Perry Moorestandalone novel2007
Fantasy, about coming of age and murder investigation.
“The fantasy novel is about a teenage superhero, Thom Creed, who must deal with his ex-superhero father's disgrace, his own sexuality, and a murderer stalking the world's heroes.”
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Renegades (Marissa Meyer)Series
series3 books2017
Science fiction, tense in tone, set in big city.
“Marissa Meyer's trilogy, continuing through Archenemies and Supernova, plays the two factions' history against the leads' divided loyalties; Meyer has said she doesn't plan to extend the series further.”
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Prepare to Die!Novel
Paul Tobinstandalone novel2012
About second chance, set in north america.
“Days ago, he found himself at the mercy of his arch-nemesis Octagon and a whole crew of fiendish super-villains, who gave him two weeks to settle his affairs--and prepare to die.”
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Playing for KeepsNovel
Mur Laffertystandalone novel2007
Set in north america.
“Mur Lafferty is an American podcaster and writer based in Durham, North Carolina.”
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The Dreaming JewelsNovel
Theodore Sturgeonstandalone novel1950
Science fiction, about genetic engineering.