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Playing for Keeps tells the story of Keepsie Branson, a bar owner in the shining metropolis of Seventh City: birthplace of super powers. Keepsie and her friends live among egotistical heroes and manipulative villains, and manage to fall directly in the middle as people with powers, but who just aren't strong enough to make a difference. Or that's what they've been told. As the city begins to melt down, it's hard to tell who are the good guys and who are the bad.

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By: Ace Vage
I ride my bike while listening to the various podiobooks on this site, and I gotta tell you this one has hooked me. I'm only on episode 6, and I love it. Its well-written, has some of the best audio quality you'll find, and the tale is gripping. I got so absorbed in this story, that I found myself 7 miles from my house after finishing off the episodes that I had on my ipod. Overall, extremely satisfying, and definitely scratches that itch of mine for a good story.

By: Neroon
Just finished listening to the book. Loved it. Good story and well written. Love the characters. Keepsie is so cool and the way her powers developed over the story. I very much liked the variety of wacky powers held by the 3rd wavers, even the not so pleasant one, umm. I have had an interest in a most "super hero" films and TV shows etc and to hear this story that brought it down to street level. Even ordinary people can be special. Mur's voice was easy to listen to and she portrayed the different characters well. Generally and excellent book. I am recommending it whenever I get the chance.

By: rainin9
This was my first audiobook I've listened to and I'd tried listening to it because of recommendations from the forums in Ravelry. I got hooked the instant I listened; Mur's voice is really great and the way the story was narrated drew me into this other world of Superheroes and Villians and Third Wavers. I felt as though I could almost see them if I closed my eyes and just concentrated hard enough. I have a feeling (and sincerely hope) that a sequel will be in the works. Oh, and I'd LOVE to have Keepsie's powers, by the way. It'd keep my siblings away from trying to take any of my things. :P

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