Bystander 27

(Paperback, New edition)

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A background character in a comic book suspects that he is just a plaything of minds beyond his comprehension. When cruel fate throws his life into turmoil, he vows to get his revenge on the people who dictate his life - even if it means reaching out of his world and into ours... After his pregnant wife is senselessly killed in a clash between the mysterioussuper-powered 'costumes', ex-Navy SEAL Jon Hayes fights to discover the truth about their identity and origins. For Jon Hayes, the super-powered 'costumes' are just part of ordinary life in New York City, until the day his pregnant wife Melanie is senselessly killed in a clash between Captain Light and The Jade Shade. But as Hayes struggles to come to terms with his loss, and questions for the first time who the costumes are and where they come from, the once sharp lines of his reality begin to blur... If Hayes wants to uncover the shocking truth about the figures behind the costumes, and get justice for his fallen family,he'll have to step out of the background, and stop being a bystander. File Under-Superhero Fantasy It's Clobberin' Time | Hayes One | Panel Beater | No Capes

Reviews

"his quickly paced plot will keep readers guessing until the very last page."
"Bystander 27 is a bloody blaze of a read."
"equal parts mystery and action that will appeal to fans of comic books and graphic novels."
"An epic and furious adventure!"
"Bystander 27is a twisty page-turner"
"Twisty, sneaky awesome book of superheroness with a dash of humor, mystery and thriller and completely different than anything you've ever read."
"The shocking surprise ending adds further intrigue."

Author Bio

Rik has worked on graphic novels and comics with best-selling authors and many top franchises including Star Wars and Doctor Who. The authors that Rik has collaborated with include Brandon Sanderson, Dean Koontz, Pierce Brown, and Patricia Briggs. Most recently, the graphic novel of Brandon Sanderson's White Sand Volume 1 , which Rik collaborated on with Brandon Sanderson and Julius M. Gopez, won the Dragon Award for Best Graphic Novel at last year's Dragon Con. Rik lives in the UK.