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Slow Burn
A young boy discovers his ability to produce fire, changing his life forever!
Inspired by the hugely popular Harbinger series, the story of teenage, super-powered outcasts known only as Harbingers; Slow Burn is the tale of a young, seemingly unexceptional kid, Justin Fate, who has redefined the expression “giving someone a burning look.” Equipped with the power to destroy anything he sees, young Justin must now learn to control his suddenly emerged talent, not to mention his temper, or he will end up destroying both himself and his now flammable, hugely vulnerable world.
Acclaimed novelist, Jason Starr’s incendiary new work will thrill fans of the graphic novel series that thrilled a generation.
29 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 26, 2013
About the author
Jason Starr
99 books241 followersJason Starr is the international bestselling author of many crime novels and thrillers, including Cold Caller, The Follower, The Pack and The Next Time I Die. He also writes comics for Marvel (Wolverine, The Punisher) and DC (Batman, The Avenger) and original graphic novels such as Red Border and Casual Fling. In addition, he writes film and TV tie-in novels including an official Ant-Man novel and the Gotham novels based on the hit TV show. His books have been published in sixteen languages and several of his novels are in development for film and TV. He has won the Anthony Award for mystery fiction twice, as well as a Barry Award. Starr lives in New York City.
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December 8, 2013
Jason Starr’s SLOW BURN tells the tale of Justin Fate, a teenager victimised by bullies, segregated from his friends, and the harbinger of a unique ability – one that allows him to burn objects when provoked. By virtue of a hot temper and a long seeded desire for vengeance, Fate’s teenage life has been dominated by those all too eager to inflict pain and suffering. All this unwarranted attention comes to ahead when he focuses his anger into a gift draws Toyo Harada, founder of the Harbinger Foundation to the outcast teen.
This kindle words short story is brimming with characters and familiar concepts from the Harbinger comics by Josh Dysart and Valiant Entertainment including Livewire, Flamingo, and Harada yet it still brings plenty originality and sits perfectly well outside the ongoing series.
Given the depth and scope of possibilities Starr had to choose from, SLOW BURN feels a little close to the comics with the Renegades and popular foundation members playing parts in Fate’s ultimate realisation of powers and subsequent capture by Harada’s members. Still, it’s an enjoyable quick read that showcases what Starr is capable of – makes me which Valiant would get him on a Harbinger character spoltlight mini to compliment Dysart’s rich world within the broader Valiant Universe.
This kindle words short story is brimming with characters and familiar concepts from the Harbinger comics by Josh Dysart and Valiant Entertainment including Livewire, Flamingo, and Harada yet it still brings plenty originality and sits perfectly well outside the ongoing series.
Given the depth and scope of possibilities Starr had to choose from, SLOW BURN feels a little close to the comics with the Renegades and popular foundation members playing parts in Fate’s ultimate realisation of powers and subsequent capture by Harada’s members. Still, it’s an enjoyable quick read that showcases what Starr is capable of – makes me which Valiant would get him on a Harbinger character spoltlight mini to compliment Dysart’s rich world within the broader Valiant Universe.
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