Legacy

Age of Power #1

by Jon Davis

For Vaughn Hagen, life was just starting. About to graduate high school, he has all of life to look forward to with college, parties, and girls.

But a giant asteroid changes all that when it threatens to destroy all life on Earth. In only days, Vaughn, his family, and his friends are forced to confront the fact that everything ends. And nothing human can change it.

Until the Avatar rises.

For humanity, the world is saved when a young hero, Alex Shaw, literally flies into space, to smash the asteroid, Yama, apart. He is given the name, Avatar.

But for Vaughn, it is the start of a completely new age. For Alex did not just stop an asteroid. In some strange way, humanity changes, and some, including Vaughn are empowered.

Vaughn is soon caught up in the legacy that Alex leaves behind; a legacy that will lead Vaughn Hagen to become either a hero, or a victim to villainous dreams of power. Power that threatens to corrupt even his oldest friends.

And ultimately, Vaughn must choose between home and friends in the new Age of Power.

Genres: Superheroes

373 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 27, 2012

About the author

Jon Davis is the pen name of the writer of science fiction, fiction, and urban fantasy (under the name JD Woodyard).
He lives in Missouri.

Reviews

[Assaf Tal · Rating 5 out of 5]

*in hulk voice*
WHERE. IS. THE. SEQUEL?

[Ruby Ridge · Rating 2 out of 5]

The author has achieved a feat I thought was almost impossible - he has made a superhero novel boring. I almost DNFed this book. Even the fight scenes were boring, I put the book down half way through a fight and picked it up the next day, it is almost like he wanted to get the fights out of the way and get back to the info dumping. Talking about info dumping, there is so much of it it is almost like reading a middle school textbook.
There were too many characters and none of them were developed. I could not develop a mental picture of any of the characters and this meant keeping names and events in mind was almost impossible. I did not feel anything for any of them and could not care if they lived or died.
If reading books on theoretical physics or government reports appeals to you you may find this book interesting.
Why 2 stars? I gave an extra star for no romance.
I will not read #2 and cannot recommend this book.

[Brick ONeil · Rating 4 out of 5]

Intriguing science fiction story of humans gaining superpowers, some familiar elements gathered from different sources brought together in a smooth, well-thought plot. There is one character that is a catalyst to other humans becoming super humans. The characterizations are fully developed, powers and all, even minor characters; the place is believable as a small town in the central United States.

There are more complicated characters and story lines but Legacy Age of Powers is smooth read where one won't feel lost. In fact, it is engaging and thorough, sweeping you along for the ride.

[Shane · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story was a really good one...but certain things kept pulling me out of the story. In emotional parts there is too much joking. When anger happens, too much is described. Too many little things in the environment are described as well. I just want the growth of the characters, the action, and the release when everything is resolved.

[M.L. · Rating 2 out of 5]

I feel kind of disappointed by this book. The setup and the early parts of this book were great. Then it starts to get rushed and muddled halfway through only to come to a disappointing conclusion.

[Fern Edwards · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sega better watch out (spoilers be warned)

There a new Sonic in town and this novel is a great introduction to his story. Can’t wait to read more!

[Mendel · Rating 1 out of 5]

Bad book

It takes forever to get to superpowers and action. Also, the author felt the need to put his progressive left wing politics in the book.

[James · Rating 3 out of 5]

Book one of the Age of Power series was a pleasant surprise. I did pick it up from the Kindle Unlimited program, but it would have been worth the full price and a little more.

Interesting plot, strong characters and decently written action scenes. The only issue I had was with pretty much all the dialogue. While the characters were mainly teenagers, most of the interaction was either more childish than I thought it should have been or much more adult than what someone that age would normally speak.

Aside from that this was a fine introduction / origin story for this world of superheroes, super villains, and other groups caught in the middle. I have already downloaded the second book and can't wait to see what comes next for the Empowered.