Welcome to Herald City....where legends wear capes, villains never rest, and the fate of the world hangs on every battle.
Switch the Blue Eaglet is the son and teen sidekick of Blue Eagle, one of Herald City's top superheroes. But being a sidekick isn't all glory. Switch is tired of living in his father's shadow, tired of his strict rules, and tired of being told he'll never be strong enough to stand on his own.
Jasper Clemens is just another faceless villain henchman. All he wants is to get out of the criminal business. But his debts to the mob keep piling up, and he's stuck taking the riskiest jobs in order to protect his family.
When a dangerous supervillain launches her deadliest scheme yet, it's up to Switch and Jasper to stop her. Can Switch prove to the world he's more than just a sidekick Does Jasper have what it takes to be a true hero?
Or is Herald City doomed?
Perfect for fans of coming-of-age superhero tales, this short novel delivers action, heart, and a fresh twist on what it really means to be a hero.
Don't miss this adventure of SWITCH and BLUE EAGLE!
SWITCH and Blue Eagle: A Superhero Sidekick Novel is a short prequel to my main series currently under development, SWITCH and the Challengers Bravo, and the introduction to my larger superhero world of Herald City. It has two focus characters. There is Switch the Blue Eaglet, the sidekick of Blue Eagle, who deals with the self-doubt that comes with the constant criticisms he gets from his father, as well as his unreliable powers. He wants to eventually become a superhero on his own, but he feels the need to prove his worth first. And then there is Jasper Clemens, a supervillain henchman who wants to get out of the business. But his debts to the mob keep piling up, and the only way to keep his family safe is to take on more and more dangerous jobs. And in the background of all of this, Queen Venus, the archenemy of Blue Eagle and Switch, is sprouting her deadliest plan yet and the whole world might be at stake.
Trigger warnings include fantasy violence, father-son family drama, and mob debt.
Review :
"Fairly solid world building, alot of cool and zaney characters, and a second half that you can't put down!" -- Reader review
"TienSwitch has written a story that doesn't just entertain with capes and clashes-it resonates with the everyday tug-of-war between authority and independence. The father-son duo's crime-fighting feats unfold in Herald City, but the real drama lies in living rooms, school hallways, and in the silence that follows an argument that cuts too deep." -- The Bookish Magazine
"Beneath the flashy battles and high-speed heroics lies a story about legacy, pressure, and the uneasy relationship between generations. Jack struggles to live up to his father's impossible expectations while questioning the morality of their world, a world that seems to see justice in black and white. The novel blends comic-book action with genuine emotional conflict, making it more than a simple superhero tale." -- Literary Titan