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The Reckoning (Quantum Prophecy Series #3)

by Michael Carroll
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Overview

First the Earth's champions, old and new, returned to a world that thought the era of superheroes had come to a close. Then an age-old conflict of good versus evil, heroes versus villains, was renewed. And now it all comes down to one battle-the battle to end all battles. And if Quantum's prophecy proves true, it could just mean the end of the world as we know it. The new heroes? powers are getting stronger, and they're still learning how to harness them. But when one of their own turns her ability to control minds against the rest, they face something much larger than themselves, and the fate of the world hangs in the balance.

Synopsis

Not long ago the world thought its superhumans dead after a great battle wiped out heroes and villains alike. Now, new heroes—and new villains— have miraculously emerged in the form of teenagers. The new heroes find themselves on the cusp of WWIII, caused by their very existence. One hero is torn between right and wrong as he falls under the spell of a former ally turned villain, while another must come to terms with his dark role in the battle, as predicted by Quantum's prophecy years ago. If the planet is to survive, our new heroes will need to prove stronger than even they can imagine.

The year of the superhero continues in this addictive thrill-ride that brings the traditional superhero comic book to a novel format in the most satisfying of ways.

About the Author, Michael Carroll

Michael Carroll lives in Dublin, Ireland, with his wife, Leonia, and the world's only sane cat.

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Editorials

Children's Literature - Kristi Bernard

Having superhuman abilities is something any human would love to possess, especially a thirteen year old. Carroll does an excellent job of presenting an action packed series with two teen brothers, the sons of Quantum, and their discovery of their superhuman powers. Colin and Danny are put in a position to re-establish a superhuman race. In book three, The Reckoning, Colin's mission is to stop Max and the Sakkarran's from figuring out how to use a power-damping machine that could kill super-humans as well as innocent people. Colin is then approached by the Trutopians, a group who wants to help humans bring about world peace and defeat the Sakkarran's. The Trutopians have been tracking Colin in an effort to bring them on their side. The Trutopians want to help keep the super-humans secret, but Colin isn't sure that is what they are all about. Meanwhile, Danny and Renata are with Max at the Sakkaran fortress where they have joined the following but aren't sure they will be fighting on the right side. Danny has foreseen the future and fears that if he wears the mechanical arm that Max has created for him, the Quantum Prophecy will come to pass and billions will die in the upcoming war. Two brothers fighting on opposite sides of the war between saving the planet and saving themselves from extinction must also battle their own fears as well as find their place in the war that could potentially destroy human kind. Carroll unravels the mystery of each character a little piece at a time creating a page turning trilogy of deceit, power struggles and the age of discovery for young teens that are learning the wicked ways of the world in addition to how far their superhuman powers will take them. This is an excellent book for teenage boys but girls will love it too. Parents should be advised that this book does contain some strong language. Reviewer: Kristi Bernard

Book Details

Published
June 1, 2010
Publisher
Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
Pages
320
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780142415702

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