Briar Montgomery

Quirkless Hero (MYSTERY)

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Produktbeschreibung

In a world where nearly everyone is born with a unique superpower known as a "quirk," there is one person who defies all odds: Kieran O'Sullivan. In a city dominated by heroes and villains, where powers are everything, Kieran is what many consider an anomaly-a "quirkless" individual. Born without any extraordinary abilities, Kieran has spent his life on the fringes of society, constantly reminded that without a quirk, he is considered weak and unworthy of the admiration and respect that heroes are afforded. But Kieran isn't just anyone-he has become a symbol of resilience and determination. Despite being born without a quirk, he has trained relentlessly in hand-to-hand combat, strategy, and the use of cutting-edge technology to protect his city. Operating under the guise of "The Phantom," Kieran secretly takes down criminals in the shadows, using his intellect and tactical mind to outsmart those with unimaginable powers. His reputation as a mysterious vigilante is growing, but the question remains: how can someone so "ordinary" become such a formidable hero in a world of superhuman abilities? The balance between heroes and villains is growing increasingly fragile. A new wave of powerful and ruthless villains has begun to rise, targeting the most influential figures in the city and threatening to bring chaos to its streets. The authorities, unable to control the escalating threats, turn to Kieran for help. Though not a recognized hero, Kieran is called upon by the city's government to investigate a series of high-profile disappearances and sabotage incidents linked to a new underground organization known only as "The Ascendants." The Ascendants have been systematically eliminating prominent heroes and their families, leaving no trace behind-except for cryptic messages that seem to suggest they have a personal vendetta against the hero community. As Kieran delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a terrifying truth: The Ascendants are led by someone with a quirk that can manipulate memories and minds, making it difficult to trust anyone, even those who seem to be allies. Kieran begins to suspect that his own memories might not be as reliable as he once thought. Unsettling flashes of his past start to surface-memories of a tragic event he can't quite place, one that seems linked to the rise of The Ascendants. Could someone from his past be behind the organization? Or is the truth even darker than that? The investigation forces Kieran to confront painful truths about his own origins. Could his quirklessness be connected to something far more significant? As he follows the clues, he learns that the leader of The Ascendants may have had a direct role in an event from his childhood-a tragedy that cost Kieran not only his family but also his sense of purpose. The deeper Kieran digs, the more he realizes that the people he thought he knew-his fellow heroes, law enforcement, and even his closest friends-may not be who they appear to be. Everyone seems to be hiding something, and Kieran is thrust into a dangerous game of deception, where even his own memories might be manipulated. In the midst of the unraveling mystery, Kieran is forced to rely on his own abilities-his unwavering determination, knowledge, and quick thinking-to track down The Ascendants and stop them before they destroy everything he holds dear. As he comes closer to unmasking the leader of the organization, Kieran finds himself caught in a deadly trap, where the truth might just be his undoing. With each new revelation, Kieran questions the very nature of power, identity, and what it means to be a hero in a world that values quirks above all else.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Briar Montgomery
• Seitenzahl: 98
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Januar 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 156g
• ISBN-13: 9798348300562
• Artikelnr.: 72772974