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Steelheart

By: Brandon Sanderson
Narrated by: MacLeod Andrews
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From the number-one New York Times best-selling author of the Mistborn Trilogy, Brandon Sanderson, comes the first book in a new, action-packed thrill ride of a series - Steelheart. Ten years ago, Calamity came. It was a burst in the sky that gave ordinary men and women extraordinary powers. The awed public started calling them Epics.

But Epics are no friend of man. With incredible gifts came the desire to rule. And to rule man you must crush his will.

Nobody fights the Epics...nobody but the Reckoners. A shadowy group of ordinary humans, they spend their lives studying Epics, finding their weaknesses, and then assassinating them.

And David wants in. He wants Steelheart - the Epic who is said to be invincible. The Epic who killed David's father. For years, like the Reckoners, David's been studying, and planning - and he has something they need. Not an object, but an experience.

He's seen Steelheart bleed.

And he wants revenge.

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I love Sanderson the best, and this is my favorite

What made the experience of listening to Steelheart the most enjoyable?

Sanderson is the master. He does such a great job of making sure "power" has strengths and weaknesses (at least limitations) and no other story captures this better than this one. His characters are diverse, amazing, fun, funny, and you really feel connected.

Have you listened to any of MacLeod Andrews’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes, other Sanderson reads, and he does great.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Both

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The worst part of this story is the ending... because then you have to go find something else to try and enjoy as much for a while.

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Another fascinating world

Riveting action, epic adventures, and twists and turns. It is a great read! I'm going to keep reading Brandon Sanderson's books.

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Interesting look at super powers.

Obviously there is more to this story. And the surprising twists keep you guessing. Recommended for action or sci if lovers

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Amazing twist on a superhero story!

This novel was a ton of fun to read! It is marketed as young adult, but I really believe this is a story for everyone. A great twist on superhero stories, with plenty of action and mysteries. I enjoyed guessing at what would happen, only to be correct but for it to play out in ways I never expected. Was a joy to read and the narrator did an amazing job as well!

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Wonderfully Imaginative and thoroughly engrossing

I haven't bled through a series this quickly since my first read through of Tolkien's Magnum Opus

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"twas a new adventure

New kind of book for Sanderson. Definitely enjoyed it although the YA scene isn't normally my cup of joe. However, it rocked regardless. Seeing normal people overcome seemingly impossible odds was, at first, what I thought the book would be about. You get this impression from the opening. However, as the story progresses, you start to get hints of things, but you're still guessing. As the climax and resolution come, you could see it (no spoilers) coming...just a bit predictable but it still held my attention!

The narration was very good. I'm used to hearing Michael Kramer on Sanderson's books, but MacLeod Andrews was, I feel, a better choice for this genre all in all.

Will definitely continue the series.

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Annoying oral noises

The oral noises the narrator makes as he speaks are distracting and annoying. The story is excellent as I have come to expect from Brandon Sanderson.

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Captivating, nonstop action!

This book was like a nonstop action movie--it had me hooked from start to finish. The plot started off simple, but the story soon developed into one that was more complex and thoughtful. Steelheart was funny, entertaining, and had excellent narration. I couldn't wait to start the second book!

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awesome!

it was exciting it was funny there's even a little love in it. I enjoyed every minute of this book. and McLeod did an awesome job of narrating. he's one of my favorite narrators I've heard yet. well done!

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Incredible!

The narrator was so great and really brought the characters to life! I loved how I could always tell who was speaking. The story was amazing. I am definitely looking forward to more in this trilogy.

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