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Rogue: A Sci-Fi Superhero Origin Story

Toby Neighbors ()

Subgenre
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesThe Jack Hammer Adventures #
Setting
CSM age18+

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageModerate

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 .

Tags

Superhero Origin StoryMilitary ThrillerCharacter-DrivenAction Adventure

Rogue: A Sci-Fi Superhero Origin Story: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

Military sci-fi with graphic violence (platoon wiped out by radiation), medical experimentation themes, and action-movie intensity. Comparisons to Wolverine and '80s action films suggest strong combat violence and military language.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include captivity, mass death, and medical experimentation (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens who love superhero origin stories and military sci-fi will enjoy watching Jack discover his new powers while fighting to escape those who want to exploit him.