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A Knack For Being A Hero
In a world where everyone has a superpower, his was being a geek.
Cue was perfectly happy working as a tech super in the dingy basement of Seattle's Superhero Office. Or at least he was until he got mixed up with a machine that could increase superpowers, foreign agents, and a fire-wielding gang of criminals. Now he's dodging fireballs and using his power to change old tech into something that can keep him alive.
Luckily, he has a knack for being a hero.
Cue was perfectly happy working as a tech super in the dingy basement of Seattle's Superhero Office. Or at least he was until he got mixed up with a machine that could increase superpowers, foreign agents, and a fire-wielding gang of criminals. Now he's dodging fireballs and using his power to change old tech into something that can keep him alive.
Luckily, he has a knack for being a hero.
203 pages, Paperback
Published June 4, 2022
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May 30, 2025
For a story about "superheroes" this was unfortunately boring. I wanted to love it but it was so juvenile.
September 25, 2022
Geek Culture the superhero story
It's more of a 3.75, but you can't give a partial star. The story is okay, the action is okay, and the plot is simple and straightforward. The Mc is a big geek and really obnoxious. there is a lot of rambling of topics and fandom that the author is obviously obsessed with that come off as gratuitous and indulgent. the story is told through a pseudo first person perspective with an internal and external narrator presumably addressing the audience at times that messes up the narrative. truthfully it's a decent read. Our hero has a knack, and he uses it to beat the baddies, save the day, and get the girl. It's a fun superhero adventure.
It's more of a 3.75, but you can't give a partial star. The story is okay, the action is okay, and the plot is simple and straightforward. The Mc is a big geek and really obnoxious. there is a lot of rambling of topics and fandom that the author is obviously obsessed with that come off as gratuitous and indulgent. the story is told through a pseudo first person perspective with an internal and external narrator presumably addressing the audience at times that messes up the narrative. truthfully it's a decent read. Our hero has a knack, and he uses it to beat the baddies, save the day, and get the girl. It's a fun superhero adventure.
October 7, 2022
Normal is…
…just another word for what we agree to be common between us humans. Once something becomes an accepted part of everyday life it gets to be called “normal”—though past eras would look on it as something crazy.
As plots go this book remains pretty normal, which is ok since it has to work within the confines of accepted story telling. It’s the characters and their world which get us outside the box a little.
I found both to be exceptional in presentation and imagination.
…just another word for what we agree to be common between us humans. Once something becomes an accepted part of everyday life it gets to be called “normal”—though past eras would look on it as something crazy.
As plots go this book remains pretty normal, which is ok since it has to work within the confines of accepted story telling. It’s the characters and their world which get us outside the box a little.
I found both to be exceptional in presentation and imagination.
October 15, 2022
A lucky find!
I have been looking long and hard for books similar to HDA Roberts work and if I didn't know better I'd think this was his too. I love this writing style. The humor is fantastic and I appreciate the underestimated and unassuming hero stories. I think I have a new favorite and will be gobbling up all that I can. If you enjoy an underappreciated or overlooked MC that knows how to leverage that for good, you'll love this book too!
I have been looking long and hard for books similar to HDA Roberts work and if I didn't know better I'd think this was his too. I love this writing style. The humor is fantastic and I appreciate the underestimated and unassuming hero stories. I think I have a new favorite and will be gobbling up all that I can. If you enjoy an underappreciated or overlooked MC that knows how to leverage that for good, you'll love this book too!
January 4, 2023
Less than Expected
I tried, but could not stick with it long enough to finish. The storyline was just too juvenile and scattered for me to maintain a sufficient degree of interest. The primary plot mechanism is never fully developed or defined. The reader is presented with snapshot details, some random associations and little else.
I tried, but could not stick with it long enough to finish. The storyline was just too juvenile and scattered for me to maintain a sufficient degree of interest. The primary plot mechanism is never fully developed or defined. The reader is presented with snapshot details, some random associations and little else.
July 24, 2022
Best opening to a superhero world I've seen in a long time
"Without the Super Flu, there would have been no Super Gene. Without the Super Gene, there would have been no Knacks, and without Knacks, there would be no superpowers."
"Without the Super Flu, there would have been no Super Gene. Without the Super Gene, there would have been no Knacks, and without Knacks, there would be no superpowers."
October 12, 2022
Excellent, a very good read
Quality work. Pacing and dialog are perfect for consumption. Will be following the these books from here on. Keep writing quality and I'll keep the 5 stars coming.
Quality work. Pacing and dialog are perfect for consumption. Will be following the these books from here on. Keep writing quality and I'll keep the 5 stars coming.
November 18, 2022
Superhero? No thanks
The story is somewhat predictable but a lot of fun to read. With many references to the geeks of the 80s and 90, this tale of a tech support "super" in a world where everyone has some sort of super power is worth the time to read, laugh and enjoy.
The story is somewhat predictable but a lot of fun to read. With many references to the geeks of the 80s and 90, this tale of a tech support "super" in a world where everyone has some sort of super power is worth the time to read, laugh and enjoy.
November 18, 2022
Surprisingly Good
Interesting world creation. I really liked the main characters. They had some depth. The storyline was engaging and curved around so it wasn’t predictable. Good lead into future books. Some of the characters have to have been based on real people.
Interesting world creation. I really liked the main characters. They had some depth. The storyline was engaging and curved around so it wasn’t predictable. Good lead into future books. Some of the characters have to have been based on real people.
July 20, 2022
Great book
Great book I can't wait to read the next book in the series I would recommend this author to anyone
Great book I can't wait to read the next book in the series I would recommend this author to anyone
August 14, 2022
Knack a jack
Bad pun but a very fresh twist. Really enjoyed a side step into a similar reality. The best I have read this year!😁
Bad pun but a very fresh twist. Really enjoyed a side step into a similar reality. The best I have read this year!😁
October 29, 2022
Loved it!
Jeremy Eaton has outdone himself in the creation of this world. I look forward to the next book in this series. Good humor!
Jeremy Eaton has outdone himself in the creation of this world. I look forward to the next book in this series. Good humor!
November 11, 2022
Good job.
Very good story. The characters read well and are easy to visualize. So off I go to get the next book.
Very good story. The characters read well and are easy to visualize. So off I go to get the next book.
November 12, 2022
good story
Would be better with more editing. Some missing punctuation, and several word substitutions like shutter instead of shudder and tidy instead of tighty whities.
Would be better with more editing. Some missing punctuation, and several word substitutions like shutter instead of shudder and tidy instead of tighty whities.
November 20, 2022
Very good y
This is a fine sci-fi adventure novel. It is well written and edited. I especially like Cogs. I anxiously await the sequel.
This is a fine sci-fi adventure novel. It is well written and edited. I especially like Cogs. I anxiously await the sequel.
April 28, 2023
Quirky fun
Anytime we have a hero who takes more beatings than they give, the story has to be interesting, and this doesn't disappoint.
Anytime we have a hero who takes more beatings than they give, the story has to be interesting, and this doesn't disappoint.
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