A classic coming-of-age thrill ride as teenage David faces off with the super villain who killed his father. This is as close to a comic book as you can come without pictures.
What would happen if humanity began to develop super powers? What would happen if those powers did nothing but corrupt? If there were only super villains and no super heroes? These are the questions Sanderson asks in his latest book, Steelheart. When Steelheart, one of the strongest of these villains, called Epics, takes over the city of Chicago, David's father is caught in the crossfire. Years later, David is, almost, all grown up and Steelheart's reign over Chicago is absolute. So what is a boy to do but track down the Reckoners, the Epic-killing underground, and convince them to let him join. What follows is a fast paced romp through gun fights, explosions, infiltrations, and high speed chases. People get shot, secrets get revealed, stress and drama abound.This book started in shock and blood and the promise of a great story to come and it ends the same way. Steelheart doesn't just set up for a sequel, it basically begs for one.
This book is a departure from the steampunk fantasy of Sanderson's other major works, but he stays true to his action, adventure, and thrilling plots. Complex, fun, and just a little tongue-in-cheek, this is definitely a must-read across genres, genders, and ages.
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