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Synopsis
Something’s changed… Something’s different… And Sergeant Jack Hammer will never be the same. Accidents happen. Space Marines know what they’re signing up for. Every mission is dangerous, but when a radiation surge wipes out Jack’s entire platoon, and he alone survives, there has to be a reason. Captain Kittle is old school, the kind of ship commander who isn’t interested in what anyone thinks of his decisions. But he insists they be carried out exactly as he wants or heads will roll. Dr. Cal Zeldin is a rare breed. There aren’t many human doctors left, and those who are usually spend their career doing medical research. When a lone Marine not only survives a deadly gamma surge but begins showing signs of physical regeneration, Cal knows he stumbled onto a major medical discovery, perhaps even the key to reverse aging and transforming the entire human race. Rogue is the first book in an exciting new series that meshes military sci-fi with superhero adventure. Join Jack as he discovers new physical abilities he never dreamed of before, and has to put to use to escape the people who want to find the secret to his powers and rip it out of him, no matter the cost. It’s an engaging, character-driven story in the vein of Marvel’s Wolverine . If you liked ’80’s action flicks like Raw Deal , First Blood , and Heartbreak Ridge , you'll love Rogue .
Is Rogue: A Sci-Fi Superhero Origin Story appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Strong military violence including a radiation event that kills an entire platoon. The protagonist is hunted for his newfound regeneration abilities. Medical experimentation and ethical boundary-crossing are central themes.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include captivity, death, and mass death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Sci-fi action fans will love following a Space Marine who gains Wolverine-like powers and must escape those who want to exploit him.