Tales of the Astonishing Black Spark

by Charlie J. Eskew Narrated by Sean Crisden

Overview

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.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"Tales of the Astonishing Black Spark doesn’t require extensive comic-book knowledge to enjoy, but it will especially delight superhero fans looking for something a bit different while still comfortingly familiar."—Peter Dabbene, Foreword Reviews 

"Buy it for the superheroes; read on for the humor and the wisdom. This is a rich and furious debut novel.”—Daniel A. Hoyt, author of This Book Is Not for You and Then We Saw the Flames

Product Details

BN ID:	2940176016550
Publisher:	Tantor Audio
Publication date:	02/23/2021
Edition description:	Unabridged

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