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Josh Corwood has spent his life admiring the superheroes that protect Siegel City. He's wanted to join them, wanted to be like them... but eventually, had to settle for reporting on them from the sidelines. When an undiscovered talent reignites his hope to join the world's protectors, he suddenly discovers that their world isn't everything he'd been led to believe. Surrounded by false idols, Josh decides to turn the tables on them and reveal the greatest con game in history... and hopefully, in the process, find the real heroes that have long been gone.

By: The Bruce Scholl
Blake, I will tell that this is a great story told in an amazing fashion. The pacing is on the spot and the twist at the ending is well done. I will be reviewing this book for our podcast and I will be giving it high praise. I look forward ...
By: Mark
Very enjoyable. At first I had concerns. The reading pace. Is very fast. During the first two episodes I almost set it aside, but then I became used to it and started really enjoying the story and presentation. The only other notable sound issue is email or other notifications. On ...
By: Lise
This is a really great book. The pacing, in particular, was great. After the first couple of episodes each one left me itching to download the next, until the end. Will wait until November to listen to the Christmas title, andI hope Mr. Petit continues to produce podiobooks!
By: Patrick Lewis
A truly excellent super hero adventure that incorporates a Pro Wrestling type mythos into a believable super hero world. The ideas are fresh and the plot, truly twisty without being contrived. I was truly surprised in places. I'm looking forward to more books by this author.
By: kdavidwalker
What a great read...err listen? I had a hard time not gobbling it all up at once. highly recommended. Agree with cynikat "If you liked ‘Playing for Keeps’ and ‘How to Succeed in Evil’, you’ll like this book. (and vice versa)."
By: JenM
I just wanted to let you know how much I loved this book. I'd love to visit Siegel City, after listening to this it seems like a real city in another world. :) Thanks for making me feel alive with every single chapter.
By: mark
just wanted to leave a comment, really like the humour and tone of your book , i also had the strange audio where it seemed two different bits where playing at the same time , but it didnt affect me listening to it ,so keep up the good work looking ...
By: cynikat
This is a fun, entertaining book. I enjoyed it thoroughly. it has likeable characters (admittedly i had to backtrack and re-listen a few times to keep tabs/track of them all), a good plot, a mystery or three... If you liked 'Playing for Keeps' and 'How to Succeed in Evil', you'll ...
By: Ben
Great story and narration. I am hoping for a sequel some day. On a sidenote I did not notice any problems with the audio levels of the story. Thank you for your time and work.
By: Blake M. Petit
Hey, Rachel. I'm really glad you're enjoying the story -- that means an awful lot to me. I'm sorry you're having trouble with the audio, though. I did run the files through a levelator to balance out the volume, and listening myself I haven't noticed anything. Is it a particular ...
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  • Other People's Heroes 01

    Josh Corwood has spent his entire life watching the superheroes of Siegel City, wishing he could be one of them, but forced to settle for a life reporting on their adventures. But as the chaos of the city rages around him, he makes a discovery that changes everything.

  • Other People's Heroes 02

    Astounded at the discovery of a superpower of his own, Josh recruits Sheila Reynolds to help him devise a superhero identity. Will his first adventure end in triumph or disaster? And why would the city's brightest hero be hanging out with a notorious villain?

  • Other People's Heroes 03

    Captured by Miss Sinistah and Doctor Noble, Josh wakes up in the heart of the city's superhuman population, and learns that nothing is what he believed it to be... especially the people behind the masks.

  • Other People's Heroes 04

    Faced with the truth about the Capes and Masks of Siegel City, Josh begins to explore the new world he's found himself a part of... and meets the one man every superhero rumble needs.

  • Other People's Heroes 05

    His choice made, Josh begins his tour of Simon Tower. Where do superheroes let their capes down? How do they train? And what does Sindy see in Doc Noble anyway?

  • Other People's Heroes 06

    Josh's first supervillain fight is coming up, but a criminal has to train before he can go toe-to-toe with the Spectacle Six. Enter: THE ARENA.

  • Other People's Heroes 07

    Josh heads out to pull his first robbery, but training in the Tower isn't the same as being in the city. There's no telling what a civilian will do when he sees superheroes in action... and if they're not careful, tragedy can strike.

  • Other People's Heroes 08

    It was supposed to be a simple robbery, but now a child's life is at stake. Can Josh save him without blowing his cover? And if he can't, what will happen when he gets back to Simon Tower? Josh's adventures in supervillainy may be over already.

  • Other People's Heroes 09

    His first adventure over, Josh tries to find time to relax with a visit to Annie's house, where he meets the boy he saved, and finds out something about Annie's brother she never knew.

  • Other People's Heroes 10

    Icebergg stands accused of murdering one of Siegel City's finest, and the rest of the crew in Simon Tower scrambles to chase him down. Josh finds himself partnered up with the last person he wants to be with: Hotshot, the man who betrayed Lionheart.

  • Other People's Heroes 11

    Icebergg is cornered in Siegel City's beautiful Kirby Square, but Doctor Noble has gotten to him first. Can Josh and Hotshot make sure that the accused killer gets his due process, or will it be a repeat of what happened to Photon Man?

  • Other People's Heroes 12

    Given the opportunity of a lifetime -- his own character -- Josh gets home to find someone else is already in his apartment, waiting for him. This episode, Josh will have to face the two most important women in his life: the lovely Annie, and the furious Sheila.

  • Other People's Heroes 13`

    Copycat is getting his debut crime spree. Things couldn't be better for the fake villain, but for Josh Corwood, he's in personal chaos. And things only get harder when he visits the near-catatonic Flambeaux, brother of the murdered Deep Six.

  • Other People's Heroes 14

    Josh goes to Sheila with a heartfelt apology, but will she be willing to listen? And even if she is, a reconciliation with his best friend may simply be the calm before the storm.

  • Other People's Heroes 15

    The Gunk has transformed into the hero Siegel City has been missing for years, but can he really be the long-lost Lionheart? And if he's not, can Josh stop him from whatever scheme he's got planned? And will he have to fight alone?

  • Other People's Heroes 16

    The Gunk is going public, pretending to be Lionheart, and Josh is imprisoned, accused of murdering the Gunk. Even in a world of shapeshifters, nobody seems willing to believe him... and now he's face-to-face with the telepathic witch Mental Maid. Things just keep getting hotter for the would-be superhero.

  • Other People's Heroes 17

    Running from Simon Tower, Josh and Hotshot are turning to the only place they can think of where somebody may believe the truth about the fake Lionheart -- the home of Annie Harmon, and the protection of her 11-year-old brother, Tom. Will they be able to catch their breath, or will Tom's fanboy nature give them away?

  • Other People's Heroes 18

    As Hotshot rushes off to find the cavalry, Josh and Tom hunker down to wait, but the searching heroes of Siegel City won't let him go. When Josh faces Doctor Noble, will the other heroes serve as protection, or fuel for the fire?

  • Other People's Heroes 19

    With Josh literally blown in half, can anything save the would-be hero? Dying, Josh reaches out to the only person who may save his life. And if he can't pull it off, will we be left with 25 minutes of dead air? Everything hangs in the balance this episode!

  • Other People's Heroes 20

    Josh is back in Simon Tower, ready to stand trial for his supposed crimes. Hotshot is trying to find the reinforcements they need to take a stand against the Gunk and Doctor Noble, but can Josh possibly stall for time until they get there? Looks like it's time to filibuster...

  • Other People's Heroes 21

    The all-action issue! Lionheart stands revealed! The original LightCorps back in action! As hero fights hero and villain fights villain, Josh and friends break free, all leading up to the fateful confrontation between Copycat and Doctor Noble!

  • Other People's Heroes 22

    In this giant-sized finale, Josh Corwood and the Children of the Lion make their last stand against the Gunk. Simon Tower becomes the epicenter of a battle that will leave heroes lost, villains transformed, and the world of Siegel City changed forever!

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