Wilson, NYT bestselling author of Robopocalypse Vicious methodically ratchets up the tension as Victor and Eli circle each other for the inevitable kill.” - Daniel H. Schwab's tale of betrayal, self-hatred, and survival will resonate with superhero fans as well as readers who have never heard of Charles Xavier or Victor von Doom.” - Publishers Weekly, starred review

In a genre that tends toward the flippant or pretentious, this is a rare superhero novel as epic and gripping as any classic comic. “Schwab's characters feel vital and real, never reduced to simple archetypes. ' -Mira Grant, New York Times bestselling author of the Newsflesh Trilogy A killer from page one…highly recommended!' -Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Marvel Universe vs The Avengers and Patient ZeroĮntertainment Weekly's 27 Female Authors Who Rule Sci-Fi and Fantasy Right Now 'A dynamic and original twist on what it means to be a hero and a villain. Schwab brings to life a gritty comic-book-style world in vivid prose: a world where gaining superpowers doesn't automatically lead to heroism, and a time when allegiances are called into question. Armed with terrible power on both sides, driven by the memory of betrayal and loss, the archnemeses have set a course for revenge-but who will be left alive at the end?

Meanwhile, Eli is on a mission to eradicate every other super-powered person that he can find-aside from his sidekick, an enigmatic woman with an unbreakable will. Ten years later, Victor breaks out of prison, determined to catch up to his old friend (now foe), aided by a young girl whose reserved nature obscures a stunning ability. But when their thesis moves from the academic to the experimental, things go horribly wrong. In their senior year, a shared research interest in adrenaline, near-death experiences, and seemingly supernatural events reveals an intriguing possibility: that under the right conditions, someone could develop extraordinary abilities.

Victor and Eli started out as college roommates-brilliant, arrogant, lonely boys who recognized the same sharpness and ambition in each other. *A teaser for the upcoming sequel, Vengeful *Schwab's Tor.com short story set within the Vicious universe, 'Warm Up' *A n ew cover by Wil Staehle, cover artist of the iconic Shades of Magic trilogy covers Schwab's Vicious, a masterful tale of ambition, jealousy, and superpowers which will include: A trade paperback repackage of New York Times bestseller V.E.

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