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Striker V #2
Striker V: In the Meantime
Dive into four new original novellas in the Striker Universe!
The world isn’t ending this time, so Neil Harris, the fifth Superhero to bear the name Striker, can put his feet up and breathe a little easier. Even though there’s no apocalypse, there’s still plenty of work to be done, and the stakes are more personal than ever for four of Neil’s closest friends and colleagues.
NORMAL DAILY CHAOS: Colonel Ray is having a lighter day, and may actually be able to take the afternoon off. All she has to do is make it through a couple of meetings, and she’s home-free. Easy, right?
MI FAMILIA: Family, friends, and food are the most important things in the life of Erica Ramirez, the vaunted Ventrica. When Erica’s friends encourage her to explore her interests and to finally live life, the past threatens to blockade the future.
A CAREFUL BALANCE: Lucian has been given the task by the most powerful beings in existences, The Fates, to keep the gods themselves in check. As he can attest, the forces of Light and Dark don’t always play kind... or fair.
CASEFILE 777: At seventeen years old, Tykie Georgiou has the power of Luck on his side. This rare and extraordinary ability means that nearly everything works out for him. But he isn’t the only one with this power, and not everyone with it has such pure intentions.
The world isn’t ending this time, so Neil Harris, the fifth Superhero to bear the name Striker, can put his feet up and breathe a little easier. Even though there’s no apocalypse, there’s still plenty of work to be done, and the stakes are more personal than ever for four of Neil’s closest friends and colleagues.
NORMAL DAILY CHAOS: Colonel Ray is having a lighter day, and may actually be able to take the afternoon off. All she has to do is make it through a couple of meetings, and she’s home-free. Easy, right?
MI FAMILIA: Family, friends, and food are the most important things in the life of Erica Ramirez, the vaunted Ventrica. When Erica’s friends encourage her to explore her interests and to finally live life, the past threatens to blockade the future.
A CAREFUL BALANCE: Lucian has been given the task by the most powerful beings in existences, The Fates, to keep the gods themselves in check. As he can attest, the forces of Light and Dark don’t always play kind... or fair.
CASEFILE 777: At seventeen years old, Tykie Georgiou has the power of Luck on his side. This rare and extraordinary ability means that nearly everything works out for him. But he isn’t the only one with this power, and not everyone with it has such pure intentions.
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Published December 15, 2021
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March 29, 2022
Adds A Lot To The Series
4.5 out of 5 stars
I read the first book in this series, Striker V: Elements of Change, a while back and I really enjoyed it. It was a book that caught me off guard and I enjoyed it from beginning to end. Now, going into this I saw that it was a collection of stories and not one story – and I still knew I was going to enjoy it. Vidmar has a way of writing stories that I can just close my eyes and enjoy.
Each story brought a nice little bit to the overarching storyline of the Striker series. There were multiple times when I was reminded of the “V (aka 5)” and what that meant for each superhero. The different storylines and different character points of view really added to the story. I was worried that it not being about Neil/Striker only it was going to be a bit flat but it was anything but.
Vidmar is able to write stories that jump off of the page. In the Meantime was no different. Each character was given their time to shine and shine they did. Combine that with the great narration by Patrick Boylan and Adrianna Gentile and it’s a story that not only flew by, but one that had me enjoying every bit and piece of it.
4.5 out of 5 stars
I read the first book in this series, Striker V: Elements of Change, a while back and I really enjoyed it. It was a book that caught me off guard and I enjoyed it from beginning to end. Now, going into this I saw that it was a collection of stories and not one story – and I still knew I was going to enjoy it. Vidmar has a way of writing stories that I can just close my eyes and enjoy.
Each story brought a nice little bit to the overarching storyline of the Striker series. There were multiple times when I was reminded of the “V (aka 5)” and what that meant for each superhero. The different storylines and different character points of view really added to the story. I was worried that it not being about Neil/Striker only it was going to be a bit flat but it was anything but.
Vidmar is able to write stories that jump off of the page. In the Meantime was no different. Each character was given their time to shine and shine they did. Combine that with the great narration by Patrick Boylan and Adrianna Gentile and it’s a story that not only flew by, but one that had me enjoying every bit and piece of it.
July 31, 2024
I loved how this was split into novellas each featuring a different character’s point of view as they do sort of a “day in the life” of a superhero. It did an excellent job world building yet in an entertaining and easy to follow way.
My favorite was the novella featuring Lucian. I enjoyed learning the concept of The Fates, and as a tarot reader myself felt a connection with this “superpower”. Also, the way Lucifer, Gabriel and the explanation of Hades vs. Heaven was very satisfying.
My second favorite was the Tykie novella - a little true crime/ mystery with The Fates one again thrown in.
Can’t wait to read the next one!
My favorite was the novella featuring Lucian. I enjoyed learning the concept of The Fates, and as a tarot reader myself felt a connection with this “superpower”. Also, the way Lucifer, Gabriel and the explanation of Hades vs. Heaven was very satisfying.
My second favorite was the Tykie novella - a little true crime/ mystery with The Fates one again thrown in.
Can’t wait to read the next one!
August 20, 2020
Wonderful expansion of the Striker V universe! Not an in-depth sequel, but a great look into the everyday life of non-everyday people trying to lead everyday lives.
Digs into the lives of many of the main side characters that were introduced in Elements of Change. Really allows you to get to know and understand the characters better. See their drivers and motivations and reasons behind all of their decisions.
Digs into the lives of many of the main side characters that were introduced in Elements of Change. Really allows you to get to know and understand the characters better. See their drivers and motivations and reasons behind all of their decisions.
January 12, 2025
This was a great set of novellas that gave more depth to characters that I didn’t get enough time with in the first book. I had liked them all in the first book, but I love them all now, and I can’t wait to see what they get up to in the next installment. I particularly enjoyed Lucian’s world building and hope we get to spend more time with him. There seems like there’s so much potential for him.
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