Deus Ex Machina

Broker, Book 1

By: Derelict Presence

Narrated by: Hollie Jackson

To save the world, Sonya must become its greatest hero—and its darkest villain.

The opening of Pandora's Box changed the world, giving rise to an age of superhumans and monsters. Yet mankind was not safe from its own hubris, and in the end, it destroyed itself.

Sonya Chernovna returns to the past with a mysterious new ability that lets her absorb powers, combine them, and even bestow them onto others. It's a power with near limitless potential.

She must manipulate heroes and villains alike, playing both sides while keeping her identities secret. As her power grows, so does the weight of her decisions—and the line between her identities blurs.

She'll do whatever it takes to rewrite humanity's ending—even if it means being the most heinous villain that ever lived.

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very good.

it was great but I'm wondering when the next volume will be ready. it's already on kindle but not here.

Regression done right

Waiting with baited breathe for the next audiobook.

solid storyline, compelling mc, world building is fine 'n good, stays pretty focused.
Have high hopes for the next books.

Evil Genius Energy—And I’m Here For It.

This was an amazing novel—and it's over 26hrs!
I was a little worried it would be another action-packed, nonstop fighting story (I’m getting pretty burnt out on those kinds of tales), but this—oh, this—was perfection.

The story isn’t about being the hero fighting monsters; it’s about the manipulation going on behind the scenes—the organizations controlling superheroes, supervillains, corporations, and governments. I love it. I love how the main character feels like Lex Luthor, Bruce Wayne, and Tony Stark all rolled into one.

If I had to nitpick one thing, it’s that whenever the MC wears her helmet, the narrator tries to mimic a synthetic voice—which for me, sounds like nails on a chalkboard. I wish they had used an actual synthetic voice effect instead. Still, to be fair, the author did describe her voice as unsettling... so, top marks? Either way, I love this story!

A wild ride from start to finish

A perfect blend of action, intrigue, humor and trauma. Can't wait for the next book to show up in Audible.

A true gem

I am glad i took a chance with this title. It was only a great progression lit story. it is also one of the better regression stories out there. I love the MC. No Carebears here. There are stakes and tough choices are made. The powers and world building are also excellent. I can't wait for the next one in the series