STEELHEART

What if all superheroes turned out to be supervillains? Macleod Andrews delivers all the suspense of this gripping young adult novel. His voice transitions from the young, optimistic tones of teenager David to the deeper, grittier vocals of Prof, who is head of a group called The Reckoners. They gather to fight against the Epics, humans that for unknown reasons have been gifted with powers beyond those of mere mortals, which they wield for personal gain. Andrews also engages listeners with convincing French and Southern accents as well as realistic and diverse feminine voices, fully realizing the unique personalities within the Reckoners. This book is the perfect marriage of masterful writing and versatile narration. E.E. © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine [Published: NOVEMBER 2013]