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Striker V #3
Striker V: In Memory
Memory is a funny thing.
Chances are that you can’t recall what you had for lunch two days ago, but can remember with startling clarity that super embarrassing incident from high school. You know the one.
Having been a Superhero all his life, Neil Harris, the illustrious Striker, does not remember every fight and battle. When the strange, dangerous, and unexpected is routine, it all blends together. Then one incident leaves him unable to remember anything about it at all.
For Neil’s husband, Evan Hill, the past is something he actively tries to forget. Decades after escaping his abusive childhood home, that past calls to him, demanding his attention one last time.
As their lives twist and turn in a chaotic moment, one question presents itself for our how do you want to be remembered?
Chances are that you can’t recall what you had for lunch two days ago, but can remember with startling clarity that super embarrassing incident from high school. You know the one.
Having been a Superhero all his life, Neil Harris, the illustrious Striker, does not remember every fight and battle. When the strange, dangerous, and unexpected is routine, it all blends together. Then one incident leaves him unable to remember anything about it at all.
For Neil’s husband, Evan Hill, the past is something he actively tries to forget. Decades after escaping his abusive childhood home, that past calls to him, demanding his attention one last time.
As their lives twist and turn in a chaotic moment, one question presents itself for our how do you want to be remembered?
390 pages, Paperback
Published October 18, 2020
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September 29, 2026
When I went into this series I was fully prepared for fun superheroes and millennial humor. What I wasn’t prepared for was such deep, meaningful messages!
In Memory had the usual action and adventures that I’ve come to love. If you want to know what other amazing elements are in this series, please see my reviews for the first two books. But this one was also a lot heavier than normal and dealt with grief and remembrance. It reminded me that grief isn’t always the same and we all process loss in different ways. Through these characters I felt the anger, I felt the heartbreak, and I shed tears for both of the very different losses they had to face. Josh Vidmar’s writing is powerful and he really makes you feel your emotions.
Despite the heavy theme, this story is fun! It’s a fun and action packed adventure. And underneath it all is a heartwarming story about found family and how they deal with real life problems, not just the supernatural ones. Through Vidmar’s writing, I went from laughing at a reference to a popular card game (for legal purposes it was definitely not Yu-Gi-Oh 😉) to crying at a funeral for a fictional character. This series has turned out to be incredible and if the next two books are anything like the first three, I am so excited and nervous to keep reading.
Also, I feel like we got introduced to a new character that I really liked. But I just can’t remember. Hopefully we see more of her. 😉
In Memory had the usual action and adventures that I’ve come to love. If you want to know what other amazing elements are in this series, please see my reviews for the first two books. But this one was also a lot heavier than normal and dealt with grief and remembrance. It reminded me that grief isn’t always the same and we all process loss in different ways. Through these characters I felt the anger, I felt the heartbreak, and I shed tears for both of the very different losses they had to face. Josh Vidmar’s writing is powerful and he really makes you feel your emotions.
Despite the heavy theme, this story is fun! It’s a fun and action packed adventure. And underneath it all is a heartwarming story about found family and how they deal with real life problems, not just the supernatural ones. Through Vidmar’s writing, I went from laughing at a reference to a popular card game (for legal purposes it was definitely not Yu-Gi-Oh 😉) to crying at a funeral for a fictional character. This series has turned out to be incredible and if the next two books are anything like the first three, I am so excited and nervous to keep reading.
Also, I feel like we got introduced to a new character that I really liked. But I just can’t remember. Hopefully we see more of her. 😉
October 18, 2026
A meditation on trauma, loss, and memory, balanced with humor and heart. The largely superhuman cast feels so incredibly human, in a world that feels familiar without being the exact world we live in.
February 14, 2024
Josh Vidmar's third novel in the Striker universe continues its elevated comfort food take on the superhero story, and reaches a new zenith with a popcorn tale filled with heart. There's plenty of action and humor and thrills, but the heart of the story remains the characters. In Memory introduces some truly memorable players in this tale that takes what seem to be vaguely related stories and weaves them into something immensely satisfying. There were pages where I laughed, cried, and cheered all at once. You can tell Vidmar puts his very soul into writing these stories, and I can't wait to see what's next.
November 23, 2020
Emotional rollercoaster of emotions
I really don't have the words to express how good this book and series is. It was very satisfying to read and emotionally fullfilling. There is no way I can write a review that will do this book justice. I wouldn't even to where to begin and I'll probably end up rambling and sounding like a fanatic. I will definitely be picking up the next book and w.e he writes next.
I really don't have the words to express how good this book and series is. It was very satisfying to read and emotionally fullfilling. There is no way I can write a review that will do this book justice. I wouldn't even to where to begin and I'll probably end up rambling and sounding like a fanatic. I will definitely be picking up the next book and w.e he writes next.
July 29, 2026
Listening to the audio book was ✨ chefs kiss ✨ Patrick Boylan nailed it and had me laughing out loud and feeling all the feels. The villain in this book added some hilarious moments despite the majority of the book dealing with some emotional stuff, it was handled delicately and wasn’t overly heavy. I enjoyed seeing our beloved Striker & co at it again!
October 11, 2026
This book was amazing!! I was warmed that this book was going to rip my heart out and I was still unprepared. I bawled after chapter 9 and then softly cried during the epilogue. So well done and I love how everything connected and fit into place
June 21, 2026
Series peaks here with an emotional rollercoaster.
June 27, 2026
Who’s cutting onions?! What a good freaking book. We still get the humor and action and relationships of the prior two, but some heavier topics are explored (and Josh does this beautifully).
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