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Death to the Centurion

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So you'd think that a first novel essentially about a comic book publisher's plan to kill off a well-loved Superman-type character would have to be derivative. I mean how many times did DC -- the actual publisher of the actual Superman -- actually "kill" him off? But "Centurion" constantly surprises. You think, "oh yeah, greedy evil corporation out for profit, diva-like artist-creator, yeah I know who dunnit..." And surprise! you're wrong. Lively, nasty characters clearly cribbed from the writer's own corporate war stories clash over trivialities. Trivialities that mean big money in the Hollywood world of today. Like money? Like breakneck action and hard-boiled mystery? Buy Centurion and hope this guy has a second novel in the works.

Comic book fans are going to love Death to the Centurion. It moves faster than a speeding bullet, and I couldn't put it down. That's because it tackles some issues that would make even the strongest superhero blink -- namely, how do you stop a comic book killer when you're the target?

Formerly an e-book, this has captured the comics world all too well-- and quite subversive of the current landscape. Pretty damn good for a first-time author, can't wait to read his next effort.

Here's an oddity--wdn't be surprised if it develops a cult following. Small publisher, first time author--definately obscure. But what fun! Here's a novel about the contemporary business of comics, and if yr really into comics, this will probly delight you. WHO ELSE wd write about such a thing? I mean, Kavalier Clay is fine, but it's historical. Here's a novel right on the cutting edge of what's happening among the despicable, devious SUITS that control the exciting medium of....COMICS!!!