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The Pantheon Saga #3
Generation Next
Superheroes aren’t born, they’re made.
But they can be broken…
Hugo continues his superhero training, eager to join the good fight. But when a deadly new enemy strikes close to home, he’s forced to make a choice: become the hero he wants to be, or the hero his city needs.
After exposing Titan’s murderer, Quinn’s next story explores the world of teen superheroes. And the deeper she digs, the more layers of corruption she uncovers.
Greyson is a wanted fugitive, hiding out on foreign soil. But if he doesn’t learn the rules, his refuge will become his grave.
Their fates will shape the next generation of heroes…and villains. Grab your copy of Generation Next, Book Three of The Pantheon Saga!
WARNING: This novel contains profanity, ligers and explosive superhero action. If you need a safe space from profanity, ligers or explosive superhero action, this novel might not be for you.
But they can be broken…
Hugo continues his superhero training, eager to join the good fight. But when a deadly new enemy strikes close to home, he’s forced to make a choice: become the hero he wants to be, or the hero his city needs.
After exposing Titan’s murderer, Quinn’s next story explores the world of teen superheroes. And the deeper she digs, the more layers of corruption she uncovers.
Greyson is a wanted fugitive, hiding out on foreign soil. But if he doesn’t learn the rules, his refuge will become his grave.
Their fates will shape the next generation of heroes…and villains. Grab your copy of Generation Next, Book Three of The Pantheon Saga!
WARNING: This novel contains profanity, ligers and explosive superhero action. If you need a safe space from profanity, ligers or explosive superhero action, this novel might not be for you.
- GenresSuperheroesFantasy
352 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 19, 2019
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About the author
C.C. Ekeke
31 books142 followersC.C. Ekeke is a native of California by way of Georgia by way of Missouri, spending much of his childhood on a steady diet of science fiction movies and television shows, as well as superhero comic books. It was in college studying for a degree in advertising that he stumbled across a desire to write books.
STAR BRIGADE: Resurgent, his debut novel, was originally self-published in December 2005. This re-release marks the second edition of the book. He’s currently at work on the next books in the Star Brigade series.
STAR BRIGADE: Resurgent, his debut novel, was originally self-published in December 2005. This re-release marks the second edition of the book. He’s currently at work on the next books in the Star Brigade series.
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June 4, 2021
A nice follow-up to the TITAN MYSTERY. This continues the story of analyzing a world of heroes where fame, corporations, and money dictate superhero popularity like The Boys but don't control it. The heroes here are genuinely good people but there's people who are corrupted and destroyed by events.
Hugo continues to try to be the guy who wants to be a big hero but he isn't quite capable of pulling it off even as he's become "cool" thanks to being a superhuman body with an aloof attitude. Greyon is half-insane and then he's washed up on a nation similar to Genosha from the X-men. Lots of gladiator and Rome references too. There's also a Lindsay Lohan-esque superheroine trying to make a comeback with some shady sponsors.
It's dark but I very much enjoyed it.
Hugo continues to try to be the guy who wants to be a big hero but he isn't quite capable of pulling it off even as he's become "cool" thanks to being a superhuman body with an aloof attitude. Greyon is half-insane and then he's washed up on a nation similar to Genosha from the X-men. Lots of gladiator and Rome references too. There's also a Lindsay Lohan-esque superheroine trying to make a comeback with some shady sponsors.
It's dark but I very much enjoyed it.
February 13, 2025
really truly these are just getting harder to read. bipolar dialogue, whiplash emotions, seesawing tone, and an overall unlikeable cast. i probably won't read the rest of the series
August 26, 2019
The Trinity times two
Outstanding! Again CC chronicles the lives of Quinn, Hugo and Greyson the first trinity. This time only Hugo and Quinn came together. Grayson was off in Amarantha being an anti-hero. What a shipwreck his life has become. The world of Hugo, Superman, I mean Aegis is fun. The guy has more women than he knows what to do with. Unfortunately he doesn't want his heart stomped on again which Bri vs us the Breseis. The novels resident witch figuratively speaking. A lot of tension there. Hugo has a great supporting cast which CC characterizes very well. Hugo wants to be a hero but gets caught up in protecting his secret at all costs. In the real world it would actually be impossible to be a Superman and CC fleshed this out.
The second Trinity is Hugo, his mentor Wonder Woman, I mean Lady Liberty and Batman, I mean Geist. Yes these three resemble the big three but I always loved the Justice League. Similar it these three are very different. Hugo is a teen, Lady Liberty is a hippy and Geist is darker than Batman. These three are bad ass.
I would highly recommend the Pantheon trilogy. Multiple plots, a few twists and turns and great character development. I hope to read more of Missy Magnificent. She's a train wreck. She's on her third comeback and it all goes wrong. I won't say anymore. Looking forward to the fourth installment. I want to see the trinity take on the Elite. A bunch of self styled God suoerheroes. Thor, Nike, Sampskn, etc. I also want to see Hugo punch that fraud Tomorrow Man's lights out. I want to see what happens to Breseis now that her manipulative world has come crashing down around her. CC did a great job on all the sub plots. Read all three books you won't be disappointed.
Outstanding! Again CC chronicles the lives of Quinn, Hugo and Greyson the first trinity. This time only Hugo and Quinn came together. Grayson was off in Amarantha being an anti-hero. What a shipwreck his life has become. The world of Hugo, Superman, I mean Aegis is fun. The guy has more women than he knows what to do with. Unfortunately he doesn't want his heart stomped on again which Bri vs us the Breseis. The novels resident witch figuratively speaking. A lot of tension there. Hugo has a great supporting cast which CC characterizes very well. Hugo wants to be a hero but gets caught up in protecting his secret at all costs. In the real world it would actually be impossible to be a Superman and CC fleshed this out.
The second Trinity is Hugo, his mentor Wonder Woman, I mean Lady Liberty and Batman, I mean Geist. Yes these three resemble the big three but I always loved the Justice League. Similar it these three are very different. Hugo is a teen, Lady Liberty is a hippy and Geist is darker than Batman. These three are bad ass.
I would highly recommend the Pantheon trilogy. Multiple plots, a few twists and turns and great character development. I hope to read more of Missy Magnificent. She's a train wreck. She's on her third comeback and it all goes wrong. I won't say anymore. Looking forward to the fourth installment. I want to see the trinity take on the Elite. A bunch of self styled God suoerheroes. Thor, Nike, Sampskn, etc. I also want to see Hugo punch that fraud Tomorrow Man's lights out. I want to see what happens to Breseis now that her manipulative world has come crashing down around her. CC did a great job on all the sub plots. Read all three books you won't be disappointed.
September 11, 2019
Wow, wow, wow!!!! Let’s make a comic book and sell the rights!
CC kills it!
Pros:
-Great character development.
-Great character evolution.
-Awesome multi-ethnic, multi racial cast
-Brilliant use of POV from three different characters perspective to then converge on one finality
-Realistic people and family interactions
-Great emotional balance of characters and solid psychological dilemmas of choosing a first responder life.
Cons:
-while sticking with the tropes the covers of the books put me off
-the first book was slow moving, so for the adventure reader the world building takes time
-Not comfortable about the teenage love triangles and “pseudo” Harem developments among kids, while tempered with an emotional component glanced through those sections.
In the end his inspirations for writing - read the Author Notes— are solid and he delivers on a new super mythology that can easily be picked up and turned into multiple films and be engaging. Maybe the “Rock” has a little brother that can play Hugo.
Solid performance and deserves 10 stars
CC kills it!
Pros:
-Great character development.
-Great character evolution.
-Awesome multi-ethnic, multi racial cast
-Brilliant use of POV from three different characters perspective to then converge on one finality
-Realistic people and family interactions
-Great emotional balance of characters and solid psychological dilemmas of choosing a first responder life.
Cons:
-while sticking with the tropes the covers of the books put me off
-the first book was slow moving, so for the adventure reader the world building takes time
-Not comfortable about the teenage love triangles and “pseudo” Harem developments among kids, while tempered with an emotional component glanced through those sections.
In the end his inspirations for writing - read the Author Notes— are solid and he delivers on a new super mythology that can easily be picked up and turned into multiple films and be engaging. Maybe the “Rock” has a little brother that can play Hugo.
Solid performance and deserves 10 stars
August 22, 2019
Super fun story, but...
I have thoroughly enjoyed these stories, their twists and turns, mind bending character developments, BUT I am constantly irritated with the litany of grammatical flubs. They are ok-ish in dialogue, but not in narrative. Also, it's one thing to quote a movie line in dialogue context, but to rip off two movie scenes in the same chapter was a bit egregious. Spoiler alert: I am referring to the Aegis /Mr. Quiet battle where Aegis does his best Neo (Matrix) Imitation with the liger and then channels Batman (Batman Begins) before finishing Mr. Quiet.
CCE has a real talent for story telling, but could use a boost in editorial quality.
None of my complaining is cause to stay away from the Pantheon Saga. It is a fun and engaging read that reaches into the heart of the characters and the readers alike.
Oh, and stay clear of ripping off Super man's tag line. Up up and away?? Too much.
Respect,
RW
I have thoroughly enjoyed these stories, their twists and turns, mind bending character developments, BUT I am constantly irritated with the litany of grammatical flubs. They are ok-ish in dialogue, but not in narrative. Also, it's one thing to quote a movie line in dialogue context, but to rip off two movie scenes in the same chapter was a bit egregious. Spoiler alert: I am referring to the Aegis /Mr. Quiet battle where Aegis does his best Neo (Matrix) Imitation with the liger and then channels Batman (Batman Begins) before finishing Mr. Quiet.
CCE has a real talent for story telling, but could use a boost in editorial quality.
None of my complaining is cause to stay away from the Pantheon Saga. It is a fun and engaging read that reaches into the heart of the characters and the readers alike.
Oh, and stay clear of ripping off Super man's tag line. Up up and away?? Too much.
Respect,
RW
March 27, 2021
Great superhero story
I got smitten after reading the first on this installament and i am glad the writing still holds a high standard. As a story about superheroes it is remarkable sober and realistic when it comes to the life and struggles of the main caracters. I like the build up as our heroes and foes find their footing in a world where superpowers are normal and it isnt easy to.say who is what in this drama as all caracters have their problems and depths. This third was also a great read and i look forward to the next book, i give it a strong 4, a 5 i hold very high so don't be alarmed, this is very entertaining
I got smitten after reading the first on this installament and i am glad the writing still holds a high standard. As a story about superheroes it is remarkable sober and realistic when it comes to the life and struggles of the main caracters. I like the build up as our heroes and foes find their footing in a world where superpowers are normal and it isnt easy to.say who is what in this drama as all caracters have their problems and depths. This third was also a great read and i look forward to the next book, i give it a strong 4, a 5 i hold very high so don't be alarmed, this is very entertaining
April 12, 2020
This has turned out to be a pretty good series about superheroes. Once again, this book focuses on the 3 protaganists from the previous novels. While the Hugo and Quinn storylines are fun, the Greyson story bordered on ridiculous. I like that we see a lot more of Geist and his team in this book, since Geist is the Batman-like character who many think doesn't really exist. He is my favorite character in the series and I hope we see more of him in the next book. If you like superhero stories, even if a bit silly at times, this one has been a fun ride so far.
January 10, 2024
Honestly more of the same blending of existing superheroes, overly used trope schemes by villains, and more of the over the top unneeded push to prove how diverse a character cast the author can put into the story.
Apart from some typoes and seeming lack of understanding that the term bff is not something to use between two guys who are friends, as it is Best Female Friend, the story is at least moderately engaging which is why I am at least willing to continue reading the books on kindle unlimited.
Apart from some typoes and seeming lack of understanding that the term bff is not something to use between two guys who are friends, as it is Best Female Friend, the story is at least moderately engaging which is why I am at least willing to continue reading the books on kindle unlimited.
May 25, 2019
A great installment in a great series
One of my favorite superhero series continues with another chapter in the lives of a developing hero coming into his powers and a villain sliding farther into darkness by trying to do good by using the wrong methods. Pantheon is one of my favorite series, and in my top two or three for superhero literature - I recommend this and the other volumes to any fan of comics or superhero movies.
One of my favorite superhero series continues with another chapter in the lives of a developing hero coming into his powers and a villain sliding farther into darkness by trying to do good by using the wrong methods. Pantheon is one of my favorite series, and in my top two or three for superhero literature - I recommend this and the other volumes to any fan of comics or superhero movies.
November 1, 2021
After book two I was expecting more of a commitment from the characters to their various choices.
Quinn's arc was everything I hoped for, and everything I expected. Greyson's was drawn out and rather bland. As for Hugo, if his power set was not completely OP, he would have no business being a hero. The more you see of him, the worse you realize he is. Not morally, just as a person.
Quinn's arc was everything I hoped for, and everything I expected. Greyson's was drawn out and rather bland. As for Hugo, if his power set was not completely OP, he would have no business being a hero. The more you see of him, the worse you realize he is. Not morally, just as a person.
July 19, 2022
decent superhero fiction
Was okay. He blatantly stole Hugo's bomberman plot line directly from "Invincible", and he also stole the reporters plot from a few episodes of batman the animated series. The Greyson sub plot is starting to bear fruit, Otherwise this feels like a more grounded episode of young justice. Wished he was a bit more original with his characters and stories, but like the Simpsons and twilight zone, it's all been done before.
Was okay. He blatantly stole Hugo's bomberman plot line directly from "Invincible", and he also stole the reporters plot from a few episodes of batman the animated series. The Greyson sub plot is starting to bear fruit, Otherwise this feels like a more grounded episode of young justice. Wished he was a bit more original with his characters and stories, but like the Simpsons and twilight zone, it's all been done before.
July 9, 2020
Fear
I've got a horrible fear of repeating myself. It's seems like every person who appears must be race classified. I'll repeat a warning and stop at that. This sort of speachifying leads to individuals being sorted into categories. Shame, too! I actually enjoy the stories whilst having to tune out the classifying.
I've got a horrible fear of repeating myself. It's seems like every person who appears must be race classified. I'll repeat a warning and stop at that. This sort of speachifying leads to individuals being sorted into categories. Shame, too! I actually enjoy the stories whilst having to tune out the classifying.
February 20, 2022
good but tone down the terrible sex stuff
The story is solid and enjoyable however the sex and relationships are bad. I don’t mean that they shouldn’t be there I mean that the writing for them is horribly done, and sex seems to be the only driving factor for multiple plot points. If you can get past that then the rest of this is a decent read.
The story is solid and enjoyable however the sex and relationships are bad. I don’t mean that they shouldn’t be there I mean that the writing for them is horribly done, and sex seems to be the only driving factor for multiple plot points. If you can get past that then the rest of this is a decent read.
November 2, 2025
definitely an interesting installment, I enjoyed the turn that Grayson took at the end of the book after the chaos of the rest of the book.
C. C Ekeke loves to write about the women in this series, in a very uhm unique way. after the 50th time reading "long shapely legs" we get the point. no one told me it was a harem in the story
but still a generally interesting story.
C. C Ekeke loves to write about the women in this series, in a very uhm unique way. after the 50th time reading "long shapely legs" we get the point. no one told me it was a harem in the story
but still a generally interesting story.
July 7, 2019
A nice compliment to the series as the author let's us into the world of the main characters more. Interested to see how this will all the together.
December 6, 2019
WOW WOW I GOT FINISHED THIS BOOK AND I LOVED IT, I LOVE BQ, HUGO AND SIMONE. NEED MORE. I'M A JUNKIE FOR YOUR BOOKS.
April 11, 2020
Much like 1st...still easy to read, no real surprises.
June 17, 2020
Another great read
The character development is fantastic.
The funny sexy sections read like real life.
Great books to read!
Can’t wait for more!
The character development is fantastic.
The funny sexy sections read like real life.
Great books to read!
Can’t wait for more!
May 22, 2021
Another hit
Loving the stories and the growth of all the characters. As always eager to read more about the characters !
Loving the stories and the growth of all the characters. As always eager to read more about the characters !
December 22, 2021
Another excellent addition to the series.
February 26, 2025
book 3 - series still good
Story still keeps growing.
Keeps getting better.
Fun times with interesting characters.
I’m looking forward to the rest of the series.
Story still keeps growing.
Keeps getting better.
Fun times with interesting characters.
I’m looking forward to the rest of the series.
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