Sentinels: The Shiva Advent

Sentinels Superhero Novels #4

by Van Allen Plexico, Chris Kohler (Illustrator)

The Worldmind has dispatched his top lieutenant, the murderous Vanguard, to Earth-- with orders to open the way for ultimate planetary annihilation. Standing in the Ultraa, Pulsar, and a motley collection of heroes-- and villains-- who must overcome their old rivalries and work together, if Earth is to have any chance at all. "A fantastic writer... His projects make for fascinating reading." --Lyndon Perry, THE FIX

240 pages, Paperback

First published July 30, 2009

About the author

Van Allen Plexico has written a dozen novels and contributed to at least that many anthologies, but is best known for his popular and critically-acclaimed SENTINELS superhero novels, as well as the two-time Novel of the Year Finalist LORDS OF FIRE and its sequels in the "Shattering" space opera series. In the realm of nonfiction, he co-wrote the best-selling DECADES OF DOMINANCE and SEASON OF OUR DREAMS books about Auburn football and created the ASSEMBLED! books, exploring the history of Marvel’s AVENGERS comics. He writes and edits for numerous publishers including Airship 27, Pro Se Press, Permuted/Swarm Press, Maple Street Press, New Babel Books, Adamant, and White Rocket, along with occasional columns for RevolutionSF.com and the War Eagle Reader. He serves as an Associate Professor at Southwestern Illinois College.

Reviews

[Oliver Kitchen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series remains very much in the spirit of pulpy comic books, which is fun. We actually seem to be getting a bit into the backstory of one of the characters who's past has, up to now been a mystery.

I'll be honest though, I'm not sure how many times this series is going to be able to pull of escalating the threat, particularly as it's always the same type of threat, i.e. it immediately overpowers the heroes in a direct show of force.

[Mike · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author really steps it up in this book! The series picks up a head of steam as the Worldmind and other "Rivels" begin their trek to Earth. Loved characters get fleshed out more and more as memories return and not a moment too soon. This is a must read for Marvel lovers of the 70's & 80's. The heroes are new and the overall thriller continues to hold the reader firm.