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Superhero by Night #1
The Wraith
If Punisher and Batman had a baby raised by John Wick...
How far would you go to see justice done? How far is too far? For Madisun the answer is simple. There are people in this world that need killing, and she's just the woman for the job!
From the bestselling author of the Full Metal Superhero comes an exciting new ongoing series set in the same world as Arsenal. The Wraith is 60,000 words of badassery done right. Buy it now and start enjoying justice served hot!
How far would you go to see justice done? How far is too far? For Madisun the answer is simple. There are people in this world that need killing, and she's just the woman for the job!
From the bestselling author of the Full Metal Superhero comes an exciting new ongoing series set in the same world as Arsenal. The Wraith is 60,000 words of badassery done right. Buy it now and start enjoying justice served hot!
289 pages, ebook
Published November 29, 2018
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About the author
Jeffery H. Haskell
43 books269 followersAward-winning Journalist and USA Today bestselling author Jeffery H. Haskell thinks he should always be himself… unless he can be Spider-Man. Then, he should be Spidey. He’s a lifelong lover of comic books and science fiction, and he owns his geek status by quoting Aliens and Star Trek at every given opportunity. When he realized he could make a living writing about his obsessions, he jumped at the chance. With the incredible support of his amazing wife and spectacular children, Jeffery lives the dream of bringing his imagination to the page and on occasion, he writes about love and marriage.
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January 30, 2019
Come on, fight like a girl!
Awesome. I don't normally like super hero type reads but this is different. There is a normal woman behind it. Hurt, grieving and alone. What an absolutely terrific plot. Hope she gets that scumbag of an ex-husband in the next book. Great characters. Vivid, real, emotive and normal in fact they wish to see justice carried out.
She has been fired from her modelling agency and come home for Thanksgiving. Only to see her mother and father killed whilst her ex-husband watched. As she tries to save her young sister they are both skewered by a sword with her sister dying in front of her eyes. Six months later she wakes up to find all authority under the thumb of the same gang her ex is working for. Everyone she turns to for help is murdered and she is constantly on the run. Taking a bus seems the safest way out of the city. However on the bus she reads articles about a superhero that kept his city clean of the gangs. Can she get the reporter to give her information to find him? Will he help her? Are the superheroes all human or do they have something extra? Watch as she makes the journey to become the next protector of the downtrodden.
Awesome. I don't normally like super hero type reads but this is different. There is a normal woman behind it. Hurt, grieving and alone. What an absolutely terrific plot. Hope she gets that scumbag of an ex-husband in the next book. Great characters. Vivid, real, emotive and normal in fact they wish to see justice carried out.
She has been fired from her modelling agency and come home for Thanksgiving. Only to see her mother and father killed whilst her ex-husband watched. As she tries to save her young sister they are both skewered by a sword with her sister dying in front of her eyes. Six months later she wakes up to find all authority under the thumb of the same gang her ex is working for. Everyone she turns to for help is murdered and she is constantly on the run. Taking a bus seems the safest way out of the city. However on the bus she reads articles about a superhero that kept his city clean of the gangs. Can she get the reporter to give her information to find him? Will he help her? Are the superheroes all human or do they have something extra? Watch as she makes the journey to become the next protector of the downtrodden.
January 14, 2019
The book was pretty good after the protagonist stopped whining about poor Hur.
I enjoyed Madison’s character, after she started her training. The first part of the book was her complaining too much about poor her tragic her her losing her family. After that the books Pace picked up quite a bit. Second of all no superhero can act without support, her giving away all of Joseph‘s money makes no sense, remember when she started she was penny less, I can see giving some money to the homeless shelter but she Hass to have operating expenses. Grand Central Station in New York is a train station not a bus station if you like superheroes such as the punisher you will enjoy this book. I will read the next one when it is released.
I enjoyed Madison’s character, after she started her training. The first part of the book was her complaining too much about poor her tragic her her losing her family. After that the books Pace picked up quite a bit. Second of all no superhero can act without support, her giving away all of Joseph‘s money makes no sense, remember when she started she was penny less, I can see giving some money to the homeless shelter but she Hass to have operating expenses. Grand Central Station in New York is a train station not a bus station if you like superheroes such as the punisher you will enjoy this book. I will read the next one when it is released.
August 16, 2025
Rule 1: Superheroes Don't Revel In Slaughter!
The fact that this sociopath has designated herself judge, jury and executioner is bad enough. But the fact that after absorbing the alien entity which gives her superpowers, she genuinely feels physical euphoria while butchering 'The Bad Guys' as viciously and sadistically as possible? Especially when the first target of her vengeance campaign is also a cold-blooded sociopath whose greatest pleasure comes from killing people... DO YOU SEE THE IRONY!!!???
Call me a wuss, a prude or a purist all you want, but no 'Superhero' should ever be like this. Because if we wanted to hear about people who commit mass murder while still self-righteously declaring that they're the 'Good Guys,' then we'd just listen to audiobooks about American Cops or the IDF.
The fact that this sociopath has designated herself judge, jury and executioner is bad enough. But the fact that after absorbing the alien entity which gives her superpowers, she genuinely feels physical euphoria while butchering 'The Bad Guys' as viciously and sadistically as possible? Especially when the first target of her vengeance campaign is also a cold-blooded sociopath whose greatest pleasure comes from killing people... DO YOU SEE THE IRONY!!!???
Call me a wuss, a prude or a purist all you want, but no 'Superhero' should ever be like this. Because if we wanted to hear about people who commit mass murder while still self-righteously declaring that they're the 'Good Guys,' then we'd just listen to audiobooks about American Cops or the IDF.
January 27, 2019
I really enjoyed this book. As the headline of this review implies, the character is EXTREMELY derivative of Batman (family killed, dedicates life to training self into a deadly weapon of the night to eradicate crime), but I happen to love Batman and have been reading the comics for years, so this isn't so different than a new artist/comic book writer coming up with a different twist on the familiar story. Overall, the characters were great, the writing was fast-paced, and I was totally engaged in the world he created. There were a lot of typos throughout the book so I wish there had been a little more time spent proofreading and polishing... but all in all it was a very satisfying read and I'll probably check out another book or two by this author at some point.
January 17, 2025
This must have been written by AI.
Some regular girl, that has no superhero powers, who trains only for 3 months, not years, 3 months, is supposed to fight superheroes who can lift tons and who can fly. This has to be made by ChatGPT, because that's the only excuse I can accept for this nonological nonsense. The other book that takes place in this universe, that's called Arson, makes more sense. The main character is super smart, and she builds basically an Iron Man suit, so it makes sense why she can keep up with superheroes. The character in this has no money and she's not really that smart, so I don't really see any sense in this book.
December 5, 2018
In 💘!!!!
Mari is absolutely badass!!!! In love with her!!!! Storyline was awesome and in need of more!!!! Only downside was I wish it was longer!!!! Wouldn't it be awesome if Mari had a superpower outside of the Wraith that she could steal or copy the power of the supers and keep them forever!!!! Also she will obviously get a love interest, so he has to be lethal, badass, and huge!!!! Who he can love and support Mari in all, and not be a nuisance to her!!?? Can't wait for the second book, please hurry!!!!
Mari is absolutely badass!!!! In love with her!!!! Storyline was awesome and in need of more!!!! Only downside was I wish it was longer!!!! Wouldn't it be awesome if Mari had a superpower outside of the Wraith that she could steal or copy the power of the supers and keep them forever!!!! Also she will obviously get a love interest, so he has to be lethal, badass, and huge!!!! Who he can love and support Mari in all, and not be a nuisance to her!!?? Can't wait for the second book, please hurry!!!!
February 22, 2019
Haskell gets it
I can't say how many superhero books I've given up on after 10 pages. Haskell gets that not every hero is superman with twenty different powers. also, he's taken into consideration how powers may act in the real world.
Haskell seems to prefer writing women as lead characters. that's all fine and dandy but I'd like to find a male lead that's a good read. For now, I'll gladly read this author's work and you should as well.
I can't say how many superhero books I've given up on after 10 pages. Haskell gets that not every hero is superman with twenty different powers. also, he's taken into consideration how powers may act in the real world.
Haskell seems to prefer writing women as lead characters. that's all fine and dandy but I'd like to find a male lead that's a good read. For now, I'll gladly read this author's work and you should as well.
August 1, 2022
Pretty good intro to a new hero.
There was a twist I didn’t expect. This is dark but not dismal.
This is not like the other superhero lit I’ve read. The action is pretty intense without being vulgarly graphic. It’s an action novel, for sure.
It has one of the better female leads I’ve read.
I bought the next two halfway through this one. I really liked it.
There was a twist I didn’t expect. This is dark but not dismal.
This is not like the other superhero lit I’ve read. The action is pretty intense without being vulgarly graphic. It’s an action novel, for sure.
It has one of the better female leads I’ve read.
I bought the next two halfway through this one. I really liked it.
February 10, 2019
Fantastic Read! Five Stars!
A ton of action, lots of intrigue and suspense. Strong characters and a flowing storyline keep everything tied together. If you like the Punisher, or Mack Bolan, the Executioner, then pick this up. Its a blast!
A ton of action, lots of intrigue and suspense. Strong characters and a flowing storyline keep everything tied together. If you like the Punisher, or Mack Bolan, the Executioner, then pick this up. Its a blast!
April 22, 2019
Could be better
Three months to become a bad ass killer? Years aren't enough time to become as good as she is. The author could have at least pretended years had gone by this point just really bothered me. Other than that it was a short but pleasant read.
Three months to become a bad ass killer? Years aren't enough time to become as good as she is. The author could have at least pretended years had gone by this point just really bothered me. Other than that it was a short but pleasant read.
March 4, 2020
Fast, fun and explosive!
Great story that grips you from the first chapter! I enjoyed taking this journey along with Madisun and it has a lot of nice callbacks to some of your favorite superheroes. Definitely recommended!
Great story that grips you from the first chapter! I enjoyed taking this journey along with Madisun and it has a lot of nice callbacks to some of your favorite superheroes. Definitely recommended!
May 3, 2020
More super fun
Jeffery has proven his ability to write big superhero action in Arsenal but this series is far more street level. A good opening but this doesn't feel like a complete story at all. Still fun and compelling though.
Jeffery has proven his ability to write big superhero action in Arsenal but this series is far more street level. A good opening but this doesn't feel like a complete story at all. Still fun and compelling though.
February 23, 2021
Very well written all around. Will definitely catch more of this. Only reason this isn't a 4 star novel is because the MC isnt super relatable to me specifically. Could see this easily being a legit 4 or even 5 star for those that do.
November 30, 2018
Good start to a new series
A really entertaining read. A vigilante in a universe of supers, both good and bad. I’m looking forward to reading more about the Wraith.
A really entertaining read. A vigilante in a universe of supers, both good and bad. I’m looking forward to reading more about the Wraith.
December 1, 2018
Wow, was that wonderful! Great characters fast plotting and action.
December 16, 2018
Nice style
Really happy to read this book. It’s fairly simple but well structure. An easy read. Great to see the world of Arsenal expand.
Really happy to read this book. It’s fairly simple but well structure. An easy read. Great to see the world of Arsenal expand.
March 13, 2019
Nice superhero origins story. A little violent for my taste but still good
April 2, 2019
Very nice vigilanity story
A verry nice begining of a series, a good vigilanity story of it's own but an even better begining of a punisher style antihero series
A verry nice begining of a series, a good vigilanity story of it's own but an even better begining of a punisher style antihero series
September 25, 2021
Hopeless book, finished because started. Few parts are good, very few
February 19, 2022
Either I enjoyed this book so much that I didn't want it to end or it was short and I didn't want it to end. I can't wait to read what she is going to do to the rest.
October 11, 2023
action packed
Not a bad read lots of action about half way thru the book ends well I will probably read at least one more book
Not a bad read lots of action about half way thru the book ends well I will probably read at least one more book
December 22, 2024
Great Superhero Read
I really enjoyed this origin story of a great character. This was a super fun Punisher/Batman style tale and I am really stoked to read the next one.
I really enjoyed this origin story of a great character. This was a super fun Punisher/Batman style tale and I am really stoked to read the next one.
June 28, 2025
This was an audio book and found the story reasonable but the reader a little too laconic for my taste.
April 25, 2024
Not rlly the book I read, my friend wrote a book that has nearly the same title, so I did this lol
December 11, 2019
An entry into the author's Superhero universe. His main series is great, but it was fun to expand it a little bit with a different kind of main character.
There's tons of action, the world building expands the universe a little bit, and it was a fun ride. Lots of killing, but not super dark.
Overall it was a good, quick read that definitely scratched the itch for fast paced action. I'd say if you like the author's other series, or if you like characters looking for vengeance like the Punisher, then this is a good book for you.
There's tons of action, the world building expands the universe a little bit, and it was a fun ride. Lots of killing, but not super dark.
Overall it was a good, quick read that definitely scratched the itch for fast paced action. I'd say if you like the author's other series, or if you like characters looking for vengeance like the Punisher, then this is a good book for you.
January 8, 2022
You gotta love a vigilante super hero who is devoid of the dull moral conflict and resultant hand wringing we see so often. Madi is after some very VERY bad people. She fixes the problem. Beautiful.
Spoiler Alert: The rest of the Wraith series is even better. I hate to say this is the weakest book in the series, but... as he continues, Mr. Haskell really warms to his subject. Madi is far more persistent AND resilient than you see in this opening chapter. Bloodthirsty fun.
Spoiler Alert: The rest of the Wraith series is even better. I hate to say this is the weakest book in the series, but... as he continues, Mr. Haskell really warms to his subject. Madi is far more persistent AND resilient than you see in this opening chapter. Bloodthirsty fun.
September 2, 2019
Not as good as the Arsenal books
Overall it was pretty enjoyable, however the writing wasn’t quite as good. There was also a little bit of slow pacing during many parts of the book until she actually started to get her training. The book really didn’t start to move until she made her transition.
Overall it was pretty enjoyable, however the writing wasn’t quite as good. There was also a little bit of slow pacing during many parts of the book until she actually started to get her training. The book really didn’t start to move until she made her transition.
July 9, 2020
It was fine, but it had less impact once superpowers were obtained by the protagonist. The series would have been better if the protagonist did not have powers.
Also, it’s slightly irritating that the author seems to have done no research on blades, but probably went to the KaBar sales website and knew a couple of extra words, such as ‘tang’ which I don’t think the author knew the meaning of.
Also, it’s slightly irritating that the author seems to have done no research on blades, but probably went to the KaBar sales website and knew a couple of extra words, such as ‘tang’ which I don’t think the author knew the meaning of.
September 7, 2019
Good book
Gave it five stars , but it needed a little polishing. There were some grammar mistakes that better editing would have caught.
All in all , though , a worthwhile read .
Gave it five stars , but it needed a little polishing. There were some grammar mistakes that better editing would have caught.
All in all , though , a worthwhile read .
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