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Tales of the Astonishing Black Spark

By: Charlie J. Eskew
Narrated by: Sean Crisden
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Trapped in a dead-end job in his Ohio hometown, watching the girl of his dreams move on to a glamorous new life in a big city - Donald McDougal's aimlessness has held him back for a long time. When a lightning strike grants him superhuman powers, he jumps at his chance to finally be somebody. But the new abilities and the pursuit of superheroic fame come with a price tag, and it may not be one he can afford.

This wry debut is at once a fanboy's homage to the history of superhero storytelling in America and a keen-eyed satire of those same stories, raising questions about race and privilege that are becoming impossible to ignore.

©2018 Charlie J. Eskew (P)2021 Tantor Contemporary Fantasy Fiction Paranormal & Urban Superhero Urban Witty Comedy
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Sean Crisden did an amazing job performing this, loved the skillful storytelling he used throughout 😃

Astonishing!

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Great story. I can't wait for the next book. Lots of thought and study went into this storyline. I was very impressed with the writing.

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I absolutely loved this book, I've listened to it twice now and it's so easy to get lost in the world! Highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a great read

Couldn't put it down!!!

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Made me into a true believer.

The main character is relateable, struggling to balance the need to do whatever you have to survive, the desire to seize opportunities to flourish no matter the cost, and the responsobility to do what you know to be right.

The story is funny, nostalgic, sad, challenging, cringe-inducing, moving, and above all, heroic.

I highly recommend it.

Amazing. No, astonishing!

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worth to listen it has a unique character that is likeable,funny and dorky. a realistic character if super heroes and super villain exist

good

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These are the astonishing tales of a fun and engaging book.

These are the astonishing tales of excellent narration.

These are the astonishing tales of why are you still reading this review? Get the book and start listening.

These are the astonishing tales...

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