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Killing Gods: A Superhero Novel (The 'Powerless' Superhero Novel Series Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Tony Cooper (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 85 ratings
"When a physically mutated villain's son goes missing from protective care, he is determined to do whatever it takes to find his child and punish those responsible. In his way stand a Child Protection Officer following her heart above her duty, a violent anti-hero group desperate for media attention, a seemingly benevolent hero- worshipping cult, and Martin and Hayley trying to work out who they can trust." KILLING GODS is a British-based superhero thriller. In a world much like our own, people born with extraordinary powers are called 'Heroes'. In the mid 1990s, Heroes were banned from using their powers in public and forced to register their true identities or face arrest. As a result, all superhero teams of the time disbanded, filtering back into society. Today, Martin Molloy, or "Roadblock" as he used to be known, secretly uses his abilities to fight crime while reluctantly training up Hayley, a young teleporter to whom he owes his life. He had planned on a quiet retirement, but when he receives a request for help from an old enemy he is further torn between following the letter of the law and doing the right thing. ALSO IN THIS SERIES: - POWERLESS (The 'Powerless' Superhero Novel Series Book 1) - DIE FAMOUS (The 'Powerless' Superhero Novel Series Book 3)
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  1. Book 2 of 3
    The 'Powerless' Superhero Novel Series
  2. Print length
    290 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    July 20, 2014
  5. Reading age
    16 - 18 years
  6. File size
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villain breaking out of prison

A FACE FROM THE PAST

An old villain trying to rehabilitate himself and look after his baby son, comes to retired hero Martin for help.

villain breaking out of prison

A CHILD IN DANGER

A young child with extraordinary powers that a hero-worshipping cult and a violent anti-hero group both want.

villain breaking out of prison

DIVIDED PRIORITIES

Martin is torn between trying to get back to a normal life while helping train Hayley in her powers, as they are both dragged into the middle of a deadly conflict.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00LZYBTL4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hungryblackbird Press; 3rd edition (July 20, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 20, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.7 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 290 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 85 ratings

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Tony Cooper

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Tony Cooper was born and raised in Scotland. He followed the traditional route of becoming a writer/artist by studying Medicine then making videogames for 16 years.

His grimdark urban fantasy superhero series is currently at three books, POWERLESS, KILLING GODS and DIE FAMOUS, and a tie-in comic book SOME KIND OF HERO.

He also created the graphic novel THE MURDER CLUB: USELESS DEATHS, a psychological thriller about a pair of schoolkids who plot to kill a fellow student.

He has also release a collection of dark short stories titled "The Resurrection Tree and Other Stories", and the science fiction comedy novella "Higgs & Soap: Galaxy Delivery".

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  • Evan gramby
    5.0 out of 5 stars Gritty and real
    Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2022
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    I wanna start by saying this is not as dark as the first book, which to me was good. I enjoyed the first book but the title was super literal for me. I felt powerless while reading it, the reality in that book was dark and almost to much. But was still enjoyable. This book on the other hand is equally if not more enjoyable and, while not lighthearted, was less dark. I really like this and recommend it, if you're concerned its as intense as the first one don't worry, if you're concerned its less tense then the last one also don't worry. This book was fantastic and I'm ready for the third.
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  • John G Robert
    4.0 out of 5 stars Different views of heroes
    Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2022
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    i enjoyed the multiple viewpoints about super heroes in this world where the heroes are second class citizens. This is not a standard hero story and the timeline and character changes limit the flow of the story at times. It you enjoy thinking about the public and supers, this is a good book to read.
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  • Erin Penn
    5.0 out of 5 stars A brutally real world
    Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2021
    The grimdark world of the Powerless series continues in Killing Gods, a couple months after where Powerless left off. Martin and Hayley continue as a team, Martin continues to come out of his shell and reconnect with the world, and the world continues to be far too real - where those with Power are subject to abuse and prejudice.

    One of Martin's old enemies comes knocking, only this time asking for help for his son. As a physical Power, like Martin, only one that can't "pass" in normal society, prejudice is out-and-out discrimination for the ex-con. He can't catch a break. Social services has come knocking and the SAVAGE is sure his past will haunt him as much as his claws do, and they will declare him an unfit father and take his son.

    A son who is showing a VERY rare Power while still in diapers - a Power, if known, everyone would want control of. Governments, religious organizations, villains, corporations. The child's two parents are caught up in mechanisms beyond their control.

    Can Martin help? Dare Martin help? He is playing vigilante in a world where using his Powers at all can get him incarcerated alongside Powers he put in the prison system.

    This is not a world with win-win situations.

    It is a world with a lot happening. The story has multiple plot lines and characters which twist together and spread apart wonderfully. Highly recommend to those who love grimdark superpowers.

    (Read through Kindle Unlimited)
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  • squidbeak
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic sequel!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 27, 2016
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    I read both this and vol1 each in a single session. Brilliant writing, wonderfully flawed heroes and great story lines. Tony Cooper is one of the best authors I have come across in a while. Read all of his stuff, its all great!
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  • Geoffjm
    4.0 out of 5 stars Complicated
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 24, 2021
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    It may be me and the way I read but it took me quite a while to understand who is who in the book. Lots of characters and factions. I kept having to go back and check who was who. Eventually it sunk in and I enjoyed how the story played out. If you are expecting the focus to be on the individuals from volume 1, you will be disappointed. They are there but not the main characters in this story. I particularly enjoyed the way the writer presented the arguments for and against superheroes, sometimes veering into X-Men -esque territory. Great twist at the end that I didn't see coming. Well worth reading . I'm looking forward to reading the next volume.
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  • L. Wyatt
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 14, 2021
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    ...but had a different feel from the first novel due to the differing points of view. Brutal in places, gives a real feel to the discrimination endured by the powered minority.
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  • MR J E FENLON
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 4, 2016
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    An excellent sequel.
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  • David B. Shaw
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 12, 2016
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    Good Read
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