{"id":13204,"date":"2022-05-06T10:52:52","date_gmt":"2022-05-06T16:52:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theprairiesbookreview.com\/?p=13204"},"modified":"2022-05-06T10:52:52","modified_gmt":"2022-05-06T16:52:52","slug":"hero-maker-by-tom-starace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theprairiesbookreview.com\/?p=13204","title":{"rendered":"Hero Maker by Tom Starace"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"13205\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/theprairiesbookreview.com\/?attachment_id=13205\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theprairiesbookreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/hero-maker.jpg?fit=321%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"321,500\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"hero-maker\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theprairiesbookreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/hero-maker.jpg?fit=321%2C500&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theprairiesbookreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/hero-maker.jpg?resize=239%2C372&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13205\" width=\"239\" height=\"372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theprairiesbookreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/hero-maker.jpg?w=321&amp;ssl=1 321w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theprairiesbookreview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/hero-maker.jpg?resize=193%2C300&amp;ssl=1 193w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 239px) 100vw, 239px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Extraordinary and unforgettable\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starace debuts with this excellent YA supernatural, featuring a teenager with exceptional abilities, trying to make the world a better place. Sixteen-year-old Adam is constantly haunted by strange dreams that leave him exhausted and confused. When Adam learns that his dreams are connected to real people and situations, he finds himself entangled in a deep web of impossible dangers. Adam must use his special powers carefully if he wants to help others. Starace creates a fascinating world rife with magical realism elements that features constantly interesting characters. Adam is a realistic, relatable protagonist. The secondary characters are unique, satisfyingly complex, and thoroughly compelling. Starace\u2019s narration feels intimate, especially when he portrays his protagonist\u2019s potent struggle. Adam\u2019s supernatural ability to get into someone else\u2019s mind keeps the narrative tense, as readers wonder who or what is at the root of those powers. The final showdown will have readers asking for more of Starace\u2019s work. This is a sure-shot hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hero Maker<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tom Starace<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Hero-Maker-Tom-Starace-ebook\/dp\/B09M1T7YPM\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Hero-Maker-Tom-Starace-ebook\/dp\/B09M1T7YPM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fiddler&#8217;s Bridge Press<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pub date November 16, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ISBN 978-1737918905<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Price $16.99 (USD) Paperback, $7.99 Kindle edition<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Extraordinary and unforgettable\u2026 Starace debuts with this excellent YA supernatural, featuring a teenager with exceptional abilities, trying to make the world a better place. Sixteen-year-old Adam is constantly haunted by strange dreams that leave him exhausted and confused. When Adam learns that his dreams are connected to real people and situations, he finds himself entangled in a deep web of impossible dangers. Adam must use his special powers carefully if he wants to help others. 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