Omni - History Begins [Hardcover]

Joseph Richard Graham (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2009

Some were raised to be superheroes, some were plucked from everyday life; none could imagine how important their destinies would become._ The Alpha teams, made up of the finest superheroes on the planet, were formed after the first Supervillains world war. Every three years, supers from around the world are recruited to attend the Alpha academy. These young hopefuls from varied cultures and parts of the world are trained and nurtured to one day take their place alongside the great teams. Combat training and technology are taught alongside the lessons that will lead to the 'Heart of a Hero.'_ This smart epic is written with great attention to detail throughout. The well-rounded characters are very developed and brought to life for the reader. An intricate multi-threaded story with several twists and a surprise ending draws readers into this unique alternate world and its jargon along with the beginning students. This is large scale storytelling, reminiscent of The Lord of the Rings Trilogy and the Star Wars Saga. Special attention is also shown, incorporating both genders and a wide array of cultures into this work. Although this is a large stand alone book, it is the start of a series that will last for some time. As a serious take on superfiction, this is not intended for small children or as a bedtime story._ Coach Connors, a seasoned war veteran and experienced mentor, takes charge of the team that is central to the story. Darkspeed is assigned the role of leader over his teammates; Olympian, Cosmos, Bioforce, Shi, and Virtuoso. Quickly, they start to learn the skills that will one day decide life and death._ Shortly into their training, a second war between Superheroes and Supervillains breaks out. The young heroes must follow their mentors into a fight none were ready for. Secrets of the past and of their own families find their way to the surface as the conflict erupts, bringing to the light of day the origins heroes and villains share._ Vector, the nightmare all superheroes feared, returns to conquer the world. His return to lead the Supervillains throws the world into chaos as the heroes of the world falter under the onslaught._ OMNI, the greatest Superhero who ever lived, is forced to once again become the point of the heroes spear. The world hangs in the balance as good faces evil to see who will be victorious and who will be destroyed._ Join Darkspeed, Olympian, Cosmos, Bioforce, Shi, Virtuoso, and a host of others as they learn what it takes to become the greatest of superheroes. Be there as they learn why those that came before them lived by the motto 'Never Alone.'

Product Details

• Hardcover: 744 pages
• Publisher: Rejection Press (June 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0982500904
• ISBN-13: 978-0982500903
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 1.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,370,200 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Superhero intervention as an everyday thing, February 2, 2009

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Mark J "Mark" (Long Beach, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Omni - History Begins (Paperback)

This book is fantastic if you like superheros. In this version of history, superheroes are a rare breed, but relied upon regularly for help. The world's most powerful superhero, Omni, establishes an academy for young superheroes to train and develop, before being assigned by the Heroes Union to protect a city/regional area. In the midst of this training, a super villain arises and tries to take over the world, and the young academy students must help the established superhero teams defeat him.
The author has successfully created an alternate existence where superhero teams regularly help out with natural disasters, super villains and the odd "cat up a tree" problem. Along with superpowers, students are taught super responsibility (without a direct, Stan Lee-ripoff, with super powers come super responsibility) and making sure that they will not be swayed by greed, power, fame...all the trappings of the super villain.
The characters are great, the plot twists enjoyable, and it really sets the stage for a series of books. This is a tremendous effort for a first novel, and the end product is well worth the read.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best superhero book ever, April 9, 2009

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Ursula (Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Omni - History Begins (Paperback)

I just finished reading this book a few days ago and I must say I Loved It!!! It has well developed characters, an unique plot, plenty of action and a story that keeps you reading. The book is very large yet there is no lull in the storytelling, you never hit that point where you want to skip ahead and get to the action.
I recommend this book to anyone who reads comic books, enjoys superheroes, science fiction, fantasy or just wants a really good book to read. Pick this up!! You won't be disappointed!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The action, along with the twist and turns will keep you engrossed in the story line and you'll never want to put the book down., January 19, 2009

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Flydye (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Omni - History Begins (Paperback)

The book starts off great and gets you interested in the story line almost immediately. Young superheroes attend a superhero academy in order to learn how to control their superpowers and become heroes only to be hurled into the middle of a war that extends across the globe. They must use what they have learned and work together in order to save the planet from being taken over by the villains. I recommend this book to any who enjoys science fiction or simply enjoys reading a good book.