- Paperback: 336 pages
- Publisher: Speak; Reprint edition (May 17 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0142419052
- ISBN-13: 978-0142419052
- Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 13.7 x 2.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 322 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #257,995 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Book Description
Four thousand years ago the world's first super human walked the earth. Possessing the strength of one hundred men, skin impervious to attack, and the ability to read minds, this immortal being used his power to conquer and enslave nations. Now plans are in motion that will transport this super human to the present, where he'll usher in a new age of tyranny unlike anything the world has ever seen.
Determined to stand against them, using powers they've only just begun to master, is a ragtag group of young heroes. For them this first test may be their greatest . . . and last.
Determined to stand against them, using powers they've only just begun to master, is a ragtag group of young heroes. For them this first test may be their greatest . . . and last.
About the Author
Michael Carroll lives in Ireland.
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entertaining save the world thriller, May 14 2010
By Harriet Klausner - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Super Human (Hardcover)
Five millennia ago, the Super Human Krodin became the ruler of Egypt. He literally led his army against the powerful Assyrians destroying the enemy as he could read minds and possessed strength beyond a hundred mortals. After Assyria, other nations fell to Krodin's might.In the present, the adult populace becomes ill in a horrific pandemic outburst. The Helotry has begun its plot for world domination with spreading a disease and bringing Krodin to modern times as their adulated leader who will be dictator of earth. An insurgency surfaces that seems laughable; but shockingly they gain victories over the Helotry. This small group thwarting the powerful Helotry is teens with superpowers led by telekinetic Roz Dalton.
This is an entertaining save the world thriller that pays homage to the Teen Titans of DC. Action-packed throughout, young adult readers will relish the teenage heroes battling the ruthless villains while their parents are ailing. Although the villains fail to live up to their reputation as callous and cold-bloodedly cruel (no Joker in the pack) and a romance seems more of a requirement (pet peeve of mine -others might like the relationship sidebar), this is a fun good superhero vs. bad supervillains.
Harriet Klausner
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Super Human - to say the very least!, Jun 21 2010
By J. Field - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Super Human (Hardcover)
The entire story-line, beginning over four thousand years ago, is really very smart, all coming together in the present. The ideas are ingenious, the plot is masterful and the spirit, personality and emotion of the characters is flawless. Whether they are nasty, evil, quick-witted, clever, canny - I could go on, all of characters are very well rounded. The action scenes are very vivid, really powerful stuff, which come alive in each page.This is story-telling at it's best. An exceptionally good read for teens and teens-at-heart.
Will be sure to read the trilogy now.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Entertaining Superhero Story, April 27 2012
By Cody Calahan - Published on Amazon.com
Synopsis: Four thousand years ago the world's first super human walked the earth. Possessing the strength of one hundred men, skin impervious to attack, and the ability to read minds, this immortal being used his power to conquer and enslave nations. Now plans are in motion that will transport this super human to the present, where he'll usher in a new age of tyranny unlike anything the world has ever seen.Determined to stand against them, using powers they've only just begun to master, is a ragtag group of young heroes. For them this first test may be their greatest. . . and last.
My Thoughts:
Oh how I love me a superhero book! Super Human didn't let me down either. Now my opinion of the book might be swayed just by the fact that I love supers in almost every form: X-Men, Watchmen, Comic Books, Marvel, DC, you name it and I will most likely love it... unless it's the Wolverine movie. I didn't like that. But, Michael Carroll did a great job introducing us to, and keeping track of several characters and told a really fun story. I loved the characters and their unique powers they had to control. I found myself getting caught up in their stories only to find myself agitated that things weren't going the way I wanted them to.
It was action-packed and fast paced, but still left you without your head spinning. The plot might have been a bit transparent, but in reality, it's hard to write a superhero story without some big bad guy wanting to take over the world. I will say though, that the idea of pulling the first super human, a tyrannical warlord, from ancient times into today's world was definitely an original thought and made for a fun plot thickener. Super Human is definitely an easier read, but I think it was a fun book to plow through to give my brain a bit of a break. I'd recommend it to anyone really.Next stop is The Ascension by Michael Carroll.
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