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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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Sparks! One of the Best Books I've Listened To!

Best audio book I've listened to in some time. Mr. Andrews is my new favorite narrator. It always bothers me when the text says something like "he whispered sadly" and the narrator reads it like he just won the lottery. Mr. Andrews' presentation is totally in sync with the author, and his character delivery is perfect...it's like listening to a play with multiple actors. The story itself was clever, well-paced and had a payoff that did not disappoint. I'm glad I have credits saved up, so I can dive right into the next book!!

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Another Brandon Sanderson Gem

It is truly amazing at how he produces all of these stories. I always enjoy his masterpieces. Thanks again for a wonderful world to escape to..

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awesome!

It was awesome!!!! the story was written very well and the narrator did a very good job with emphasizing different characters.

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Gets better and better

Would you listen to Steelheart again? Why?

I would just because the author leaves you with a different perspective by the end of the book and I want to reread Steelheart with my new framework.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Steelheart?

The very beginning of the book is so poignant that it carries you through the rest of the story.

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

No, I haven't.

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

It kept me up all night with suspense!

Any additional comments?

The narrator's performance was amazing! Also, the protagonist becomes more and more admirable.

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Great book

Where does Steelheart rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Not the best but up there

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This was the first book I have read by Sanderson, and if his others are like this it wont be the last

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Loved it

Couldn't stop listening! This book had very well written characters and plot. I loved it because there where plenty of unknowns to ponder over throughout the while story. Great action, great relationships!

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Amazing!!!!!

just awesome! Yet what else did you expect from a Sanderson novel. A MUST. audiobook production was stellar. Read it as well

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I loved it

I absolutely loved the storyline/ plot the ending left me a little confused twist ending

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Great story of rebellion and super powers

Kept me listening till the very end. So much fun, I cannot wait to listen to the next one! Yay

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loved it. such a good story.

kept me way interested. I was always looking for time to listen to it. Loved it!

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