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True Hero? [Kindle Edition]

Jack Hessey
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As the most popular superhero in the world, Stella Stargirl has it all; fame, fortune, legions of adoring fans, a place on the world's best superhero team and even a number 1 hit single to her name.


Stella, however, has a secret that even she doesn't know. She is a fraud. An average-powered hero who stood on the shoulders of giants and got all the glory whilst her more powerful teammates did all the work.


When a new supervillain appears on the scene, one who manages to de-power the world's heroes, Stella decides it is time to put aside her self-doubts and show the world that fraud or not, she can be a true hero.


About the Author

I was born and raised in Mansfield, England live there today. I started writing seriously in 2009, steampunk novel called Steam Queen which was published in 2010. Around the same time I wrote a children's fantasy novel called On Angels Wings which I also had published. Both books have received great reviews and Steam Queen was www.sfbook.com's book of the month for January 2011. I have always been a fan of superheroes. The comic books, superhero novels, superhero movies and superhero video games; I love them all so it was no surprise really when I decided to try and write a superhero novel too! The end result was True Hero? A novel which World Castle Publishing have agreed to publish. Writing True Hero? Was partially inspired by my love of internet forum based RPG websites. With them you sort of pick a character from whatever the site is based on and role-play as them. Many of the sites which I joined were X-Men/Marvel comics based which I think was pretty useful in developing my skills at writing the superhero genre. At the moment I am currently in full time education studying Zoo Biology at Nottingham Trent University. I write in my spare time and would love to continue writing well past my education and when I enter the good old working world. Most of my writing is fantasy based but I have wrote one or two horror short stories, one of which has been selected to appear in an upcoming anthology so maybe in the future I might write a full length horror novel too ;) Visit my website at http://www.jackhessey.com/ The link to Stella Stargirl's in-character blog: http://stellastargirlblog.wordpress.com/

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 494 KB
  • Print Length: 347 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1937085023
  • Publisher: World Castle Publishing (7 July 2011)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B005BRR7PI
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #215,811 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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Worth checking out 10 April 2012
By FF7
Format:Kindle Edition
I really enjoyed True Hero? It was a fun, fast-paced superhero story with a great cast of characters.

Characters - 5/5 Loved the three main characters. Stella Stargirl, the celebrity superhero, The Fist, the immortal superhero long thought dead and Enigma, an insane powerhouse imprisoned after accidently killing a teammate. The supporting cast and main villain are all enjoyable enough too.

Plot - 4/5 the plot on its own is a bit basic. However the book does a good job of highlighting the effects the sudden loss of superheroes has on the world, riots, increased crime etc which makes it more interesting.. The other main plot of Stella discovering her past career has being built on lies is a nice twist and adds some nice tension to the story as Stella struggles to come to terms with this.

Writing -4/5 Bordering on 3. The action scenes and dialogue are good, but there are a few bits that feel a little rushed and a few words get overused a little. Still, despite these flaws overall the writing style is good.

Cover - 3/5 It's okay, nothing great. Perhaps it could have been a bit brighter and more eye-catching.

Overall - 4/5 A fun, action packed story with a decent plot. What makes it stand out however is the great cast of characters.
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A very good book 11 July 2011
Format:Kindle Edition
Being a big fan of Marvel comics and superhero novels I fully expected to enjoy True Hero? and wasn't disapointed. It is a fast and exciting novel with a good cast of characters (Enigma was my favourite). I only wish the backgrounds of some of the secondary characters were explored a bit more and maybe a bit more depth added to a few of the villains who Stella faces.
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Great Read 22 Jan 2012
By G. R. Holton - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I knew the minute I read the blurb about this novel I was going to enjoy it. I grew up reading comic books and collected them until my mid twenties. I can honestly say that this novel was awesome! Jack is a great writer and the storyline for Stella Stargirl is just nothing short of amazing. I am looking forward to reading more of Jack Hessey's work.
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A fun, fast-paced book! 11 July 2011
By Blackbird - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Kindle Edition
Being a big fan of Marvel comics and superhero novels I fully expected to enjoy True Hero? and wasn't disapointed. It is a fast and exciting novel with a good cast of characters (Enigma was my favourite). I only wish the backgrounds of some of the secondary characters were explored a bit more and maybe a bit more depth added to a few of the villains who Stella faces.
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