Simon: Not Your Average Superhero

Not Your Average Chronicles, Book 1

De: Lucas W. Mayberry

Narrado por: Steve Field

Simon Emerson is a regular, suburban, out-of-work 30-something guy. But then he is mortally injured in a terrorist bombing on the London Underground. Afterward, he discovers he has superhuman abilities. Simon quickly transforms from a nobody to the most powerful person on the planet.

Forced to navigate life with his newfound powers, he discovers the police investigating the attack are suspicious of him, but that is the least of his worries. Simon’s most significant challenge lies ahead. He’s not the only one with incredible abilities. Simon has questions, and his search for answers takes him across the globe to find the mysterious man who gave him his powers.

The Underground terrorist is still on the loose and Simon must learn to control his powers fast before his greatest power becomes his greatest weakness.

Simon has been chosen to be a hero. Will he step up?

©2020 Lucas W Mayberry (P)2023 Lucas W Mayberry

A punchy blend of wit and wonder!

"Simon: Not Your Average Superhero" by Lucas W. Mayberry, narrated by Steve Field, delivers a punchy blend of wit and wonder. Mayberry's writing is sharp, injecting everyday life with supercharged intrigue, while Field's narration captivates with seamless versatility. Buckle up for a ride where powers collide and heroes emerge in unexpected places.

Pleasantly surprised

The genre is outside What I usually listen to, but it hooked me pretty much from the first chapter. The “hero” Is a simple man, who appears to simply want to be left alone to live his life, but as usually happens, life has other ideas. The story is well written, and the narration is top shelf. As a non Brit, it was a bit difficult at times to understand what was being said though, but it added some authenticity to the program. Well done! Looking forward to parts 2 and 3!

Fun and interesting concept twist on a superhero

Overall I enjoyed this book, it kept my interest and made me want to find out how everything turned out in the end. I'm looking forward to listening to the rest of the series as well. the only to real draw backs for me personally were the lengthy sex depictions that to me didn't add anything to the story, and the narrator, although I was able to somewhat grow accustom as I listened. all in all, not a bad listen.

Definitely Not Your Average Superhero

Enjoyed story about Simon and his journey to superhero-hood. Didn't particularly like the story telling from the point of view of an unknown person, who seemed to know absolutely everything about Simon and his life, although at the end it became more understandable for that choice. The sex scenes did absolutely nothing for the story. The narrator took some getting used to, but in the end, I really liked getting to know Simon and his quirks and bumblings in becoming an unwitting superhero.
I received this book free in return for an honest review.

best of the best

amazing story overall, everything about the story line from beginning to end is amazing. great enthusiasm from the narrator

From Zero to Hero

Simon: Not Your Average Superhero by Lucas W. Mayberry is a fun adventure of a man named Simon who was an average Joe, who became a superhero after a Terrorist attack. Will Simon be able to control his powers before it’s too late? Can Simon clear his name and find out who is behind the terrorist attack before the police pin the crime on him? Listen and find out. Steve Field is a wonderful narrator, how he narrated the story makes you feel like you’re in the middle of everything. The story is entertaining, interesting, engaging, Comical and more.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.would recommend

Unexpected superhero

Heading home after a job interview, Simon Emerson is caught in a terrorist attack in the London Underground. He sees the bomber leave a bag and does his best to alert and then help his fellow passengers. He is severely wounded and during his recovery finds that he has superpowers. Most of the book is from the point of view of someone retelling Simon story. It’s shadowy and creepy and it’s unclear what is happening. Certainly the next book will clear things up. The narration by Steve Field is excellent. His performance brings the story to life. I received a free audiobook code for my honest review.

Creativity at its finest

One of the things I love about books is that they have the ability to take you to another world and on a great adventure.
And this book really did take me on an adventure and I loved it.
First lets talk about the narrator and how much of an awesome job he did. He made this story come alive just like a narrator is supposed to. The point of view was also a bit weird for me at first, however, the narrator made the story good and this is why I prefer audiobooks.

Next is the story itself.
Just as the title says, not your average superhero. Not your regular shenanigans, but a needed and different set up all together.
And you see those sex scenes?
Whooo, chile.... they were sooo hotttt...not many people will like the sex but not me though, as an avid erotica reader... I loved it.
Oh, and there are possible triggers... so my advice to other readers is just brace yourselves.
All in all... its a very creative, entertaining and refreshing story.
"Death can be a superpower too," like what???
Book 2... here I come.
Kudos to the author for having a great imagination to conjure up this badass story.

You Opened the Audible App. You Clicked Play...

Similar to films like Hancock, this is a grounded superhero story starring an everyday Brit named Simon Emerson who discovers he has superpowers following a terrorist attack. No cool codenames, no super-suits, no Batarangs or Batmobiles. Following the prologue, the story's told in the unusual choice of second person, past tense. Second person, *present* tense can be used effectively in small doses to provide a sense of unease or creepiness, as if some malevolent force is taunting the main character. An entire novel in second person, telling the story in past tense to the lead as if he's an amnesiac and doesn't remember all the cool stuff he's just done, is an odd sensation, but perhaps most readers won't mind.

The narrative occasionally slips into some very adult material, clashing against the juvenile power fantasy of superheroes (perhaps an intentional choice on the author's part.) If you're looking for material more in line with the MCU films, this is quite different. If you're not offended by The Boys, you'll be okay. Fans of nerd humor, British humor, and more modern takes on superhero material will likely find something to enjoy.

Well Written

This story is much different than I'd expected. It's a unique, dramatic story that's very well written.