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The Omega Superhero #4
Rogues
To the supervillain, the superhero is the bad guy. The world calls them superheroes. I call them self-righteous do-gooders who stand between me and world peace, order, and prosperity. All under my wise, ironfisted rule, of course. Before I can assume my proper place as the world’s leader, I and my band of superpowered Rogues must first destroy Theodore Conley, the licensed superhero known as Omega. Not only is Omega responsible for the death of my beloved daughter Neha, but the power he wields is a threat to my plans for global domination. My name is Doctor Alchemy. People call me many Rogue, supervillain, madman, vengeful father, and king. Soon they will call me the man who killed Omega.
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366 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 6, 2018
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February 14, 2018
Another meh installment in an meh series. At least they're short. Read it in one sitting, skipped pages and pages of social justice warrior tripe, made zero impact on the story. As an author you've got a problem when a reader can skip pages of your book and it doesn't make a difference, other than making it a better read.
February 26, 2018
Good continuation of a fun series
I picked up the first book in the Omega series a few months back, and quickly worked my way through books 2 and 3. This is a great next step, bushing Omega’s arc forward and introducing some nice flavor into what is an interesting superhero mythos. Definitely worth a read.
I picked up the first book in the Omega series a few months back, and quickly worked my way through books 2 and 3. This is a great next step, bushing Omega’s arc forward and introducing some nice flavor into what is an interesting superhero mythos. Definitely worth a read.
March 3, 2018
Love this book and the series.
Love it! This book had me laughing so hard, I thought I would bust my gut. I have enjoyed this whole series. Love the the banter between The Omega and Myth, they are a solid team
Especially with addition of Ninja. I look so forward to their next adventure.
Love it! This book had me laughing so hard, I thought I would bust my gut. I have enjoyed this whole series. Love the the banter between The Omega and Myth, they are a solid team
Especially with addition of Ninja. I look so forward to their next adventure.
February 18, 2018
Loved it, my favorite so far
A Great flow up to the last book, definitely recommend this one if you’ve read the others in the series.
A Great flow up to the last book, definitely recommend this one if you’ve read the others in the series.
February 9, 2018
Love this series, LOVED this book
Have thoroughly enjoyed all of these books, and they have continued to,get better as they go. Nice to see characters have foibles, shortcomings, and also be able to learn from their mistakes. Looking forward to more!
Have thoroughly enjoyed all of these books, and they have continued to,get better as they go. Nice to see characters have foibles, shortcomings, and also be able to learn from their mistakes. Looking forward to more!
February 12, 2018
Loved it
Like most novels by this author, it was enjoyable, fast paced and well written. It is well worth the purchase price
Like most novels by this author, it was enjoyable, fast paced and well written. It is well worth the purchase price
February 9, 2018
Loved it
Fast paced with interesting characters that you instantly start rooting for. I look forward to the next book in the series
Fast paced with interesting characters that you instantly start rooting for. I look forward to the next book in the series
March 5, 2018
The fourth novel in the Omega Superhero series is one I have mixed feelings about. I'm still enjoying the series but this one has a very over-the-top villain in Doctor Alchemy who is both insane as well as supposedly a super-genius. It also undermines Theo's relationship with love-interest Nena, who I consider to be a far more interesting girlfriend than the one he's set up in this book. The book confused me a bit, also, by having it go from Theo's perspective to Doctor Alchemy's for a good half of the book.
The premise of this book is Theo Conley, now the superhero Omega, is traumatized by the events of the previous book. This is understandable because not only did he lose one of his best friends and lovers but he discovered the Justice League-esque Sentienls were completely corrupt. Even getting his revenge on them has done nothing to lesson his pain and he's become a meaner as well as more ruthless hero. Unfortunately, it's also attracted Doctor Alchemy to form a squad of "Revengers" made from his former villains to kill him.
As mentioned, the book goes way over the top with Doctor Alchemy to make an incredibly disturbed yet simultaneously hammy villain. Doctor Alchemy talks to a statue of his wife, speaks in an exaggerated dramatic style, and drugs people so they rape and eat the guy who raped his wife. He's basically Doctor Impossible from SOON I WILL BE INVINCIBLE treated as a horrifying monster. Which, now that I think about it, is just a Frank Miller character. He's a little too dark for the series and didn't work for me.
The best part of the book is the insight we get into an older, more mature Theodore who is realistically coping with the darker side of being a superhero. He's gone through a brutal trauma conga line and become a more interesting character as a result. Some of his attitude is unearned but I think it reflects nicely the kind of betrayal he's suffered. I also like how Isaac and others try to draw him out of it.
Despite my problems with Doctor Alchemy, I still enjoyed the book and it had a lot of action as well as character development. I also like the fact they had a return of numerous characters from the past with Seer's handling being the highlight of the book.
8/10
The premise of this book is Theo Conley, now the superhero Omega, is traumatized by the events of the previous book. This is understandable because not only did he lose one of his best friends and lovers but he discovered the Justice League-esque Sentienls were completely corrupt. Even getting his revenge on them has done nothing to lesson his pain and he's become a meaner as well as more ruthless hero. Unfortunately, it's also attracted Doctor Alchemy to form a squad of "Revengers" made from his former villains to kill him.
As mentioned, the book goes way over the top with Doctor Alchemy to make an incredibly disturbed yet simultaneously hammy villain. Doctor Alchemy talks to a statue of his wife, speaks in an exaggerated dramatic style, and drugs people so they rape and eat the guy who raped his wife. He's basically Doctor Impossible from SOON I WILL BE INVINCIBLE treated as a horrifying monster. Which, now that I think about it, is just a Frank Miller character. He's a little too dark for the series and didn't work for me.
The best part of the book is the insight we get into an older, more mature Theodore who is realistically coping with the darker side of being a superhero. He's gone through a brutal trauma conga line and become a more interesting character as a result. Some of his attitude is unearned but I think it reflects nicely the kind of betrayal he's suffered. I also like how Isaac and others try to draw him out of it.
Despite my problems with Doctor Alchemy, I still enjoyed the book and it had a lot of action as well as character development. I also like the fact they had a return of numerous characters from the past with Seer's handling being the highlight of the book.
8/10
October 20, 2022
Disappointed in the direction the story is taking
The ending could have been so much better where Neha showed up to save Theo from her father. I was expecting something like that instead of the boring ending the author ended up with.
The one and only issue I have with Superman is he dates a normal human. Someone as powerful as he is would be to strong to have any kind of relationship with regular humans. Same goes for Theo I feel like he should've with another meta human instead of a normal woman for that very reason. Killing Neha off changed the whole dynamic of the characters relationships. But hopefully we will find out Viola is a powerful meta herself and maybe the dynamic will be better than before but I am doubtful after this book.
The ending could have been so much better where Neha showed up to save Theo from her father. I was expecting something like that instead of the boring ending the author ended up with.
The one and only issue I have with Superman is he dates a normal human. Someone as powerful as he is would be to strong to have any kind of relationship with regular humans. Same goes for Theo I feel like he should've with another meta human instead of a normal woman for that very reason. Killing Neha off changed the whole dynamic of the characters relationships. But hopefully we will find out Viola is a powerful meta herself and maybe the dynamic will be better than before but I am doubtful after this book.
March 22, 2018
This was fantastic. All of the problems I had with the earlier books in this series were gone in Rogues. The writing was smoother, the grammar was (mostly) cleaned up, the plot was tighter, and the pacing perfect - quick enough to keep me engaged, but not so quick that it eliminated introspection in favor of action.
Fixing those things allowed me to focus solely on the story, and it was a good one. I'm excited to see what happens next with Theo, and I'm hopeful that this cleaner writing style will continue.
4.5 stars
Fixing those things allowed me to focus solely on the story, and it was a good one. I'm excited to see what happens next with Theo, and I'm hopeful that this cleaner writing style will continue.
4.5 stars
June 11, 2018
Too many quips and witticisms, left little room for plot movement.
I enjoyed the rest of the series, quite a bit. However, this one had some inconsistencies and it tried too hard to be clever. And clever it was. I may steal some of the barbs used in this book, but that's all there was to the story.
I enjoyed the rest of the series, quite a bit. However, this one had some inconsistencies and it tried too hard to be clever. And clever it was. I may steal some of the barbs used in this book, but that's all there was to the story.
January 6, 2020
God's are boring to read stories about
When hero s become God like powers the books get boring.
The hero gives in to hostage takers. There was a torture scene that was unbelievable. no one endures torture. A woman who doesn't go any where. The best part of the book was the villains back story. This was the weakest book so far
When hero s become God like powers the books get boring.
The hero gives in to hostage takers. There was a torture scene that was unbelievable. no one endures torture. A woman who doesn't go any where. The best part of the book was the villains back story. This was the weakest book so far
March 30, 2021
This is the fourth book in the Omega Superhero series and it’s a good one. We see Omega brought to his lowest by an arch foe, but also by his own arrogance. There are a couple scenes which are rough, but the author does a good job with the overall story. I also like how he gave us some insight into the arch foe that Omega ends up facing. Overall its a really good book.
March 7, 2018
Another good one
Great series, can't wait for more. Really liked seeing his emotional and psychological health take a beating with all the loss he suffered, yet being able to start working through it.
Great series, can't wait for more. Really liked seeing his emotional and psychological health take a beating with all the loss he suffered, yet being able to start working through it.
March 11, 2018
not a bad book his stuff keeps getting better this one shows the heroes maturing process of realizing he cant do everything alone... i suspect this will lead to larger teams for the world ending finale
September 9, 2018
Engaging read
Darius Brasher is able to weave an engaging tale. While not perfect, it is a nice little foray into the world of Super Heroes and their powers, as well as how jut because you are super, doesn't mean you are prepared for everything.
Darius Brasher is able to weave an engaging tale. While not perfect, it is a nice little foray into the world of Super Heroes and their powers, as well as how jut because you are super, doesn't mean you are prepared for everything.
May 10, 2019
Loads of fun, time spent, and looking forward to the next
Walked through all of the series enjoying each one. Recommend highly. I would recommend not having so much material at the end because I forget to review it at least move review forward...
Walked through all of the series enjoying each one. Recommend highly. I would recommend not having so much material at the end because I forget to review it at least move review forward...
September 28, 2019
Very dark, but exciting
I wish the ending could have been more action-packed, but I thought it was a just and fitting one. Doctor Alchemy is quite the asshole! I loved the segment about Omega's detention and rescue. He always seems to manage to find a way.
I wish the ending could have been more action-packed, but I thought it was a just and fitting one. Doctor Alchemy is quite the asshole! I loved the segment about Omega's detention and rescue. He always seems to manage to find a way.
January 24, 2021
Amazing
I’ve been binge reading this series for the last week and a half, if you couldn’t tel I’ve been unable to put it down. It’s that good. If you’re reading this, this is your sign to start reading the series.
I’ve been binge reading this series for the last week and a half, if you couldn’t tel I’ve been unable to put it down. It’s that good. If you’re reading this, this is your sign to start reading the series.
November 5, 2021
This has a profound lack of continuity and of purpose.
Book three closed off the first story arc. This was suppose to start the next, it did not. The action was indulgent, the story was morose, the whole thing was boring and seemed pointless.
Book three closed off the first story arc. This was suppose to start the next, it did not. The action was indulgent, the story was morose, the whole thing was boring and seemed pointless.
March 13, 2018
Loved the latest in the Omega Superhero series. Finally some real life issues are being addressed. Live life while saving lives.
April 2, 2018
Great series
Read all four books. Each one was great. Hope they continue. Lots of action, good story. Excellent urban fantasy. Will buy series when it is available.
Read all four books. Each one was great. Hope they continue. Lots of action, good story. Excellent urban fantasy. Will buy series when it is available.
May 23, 2018
Love these books.
Love the characters and the pacing of these books. I want more books in this series. Going to start on the Superhero Detective series now.
Love the characters and the pacing of these books. I want more books in this series. Going to start on the Superhero Detective series now.
September 24, 2018
Wasn't happy there wasn't a huge super battle with Dr. Alchemy to end this part of the series, look forward to reading more
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September 30, 2018
Great follow up
This was a fantastic 4th book in the series. Good flow to the story, and it ended without a cliffhanger, but with me wanting answers. I highly recommend it.
This was a fantastic 4th book in the series. Good flow to the story, and it ended without a cliffhanger, but with me wanting answers. I highly recommend it.
October 25, 2018
Not bad.
Good book. Please don't end the series here. We have to know how things turn out.so much more to come.
Good book. Please don't end the series here. We have to know how things turn out.so much more to come.
March 14, 2019
Great book and Excellent series
Excellent series that makes you want to read all four books without stopping. Can’t wait until the next book is available.
Excellent series that makes you want to read all four books without stopping. Can’t wait until the next book is available.
March 28, 2019
Great Series
Another good read in this series. Looking forward to the fifth book!!! Can't wait to see what is in-store for Omega and Myth!!!
Another good read in this series. Looking forward to the fifth book!!! Can't wait to see what is in-store for Omega and Myth!!!
March 29, 2019
An entertaining read! I am a fan of this authors works, having read most of his books.
December 29, 2019
Big fan, enjoyed it very much, great ride
Can’t wait for crisis to come out, I don’t want to series to ever end, tv series maybe? One can dream
Can’t wait for crisis to come out, I don’t want to series to ever end, tv series maybe? One can dream
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