Seven Wonders (Angry Robot)
by Adam Christopher, Will Staehle
Narrated by Nick Podehl
Why Listen?
Nick Podehl's performance transforms this superhero noir into something grittier than the premise suggests—his voice work makes the moral ambiguity between hero and villain feel genuinely unsettling.
About This Audiobook
Tony Prosdocimi discovers that gaining superpowers in the crime-riddled metropolis of San Ventura comes with unexpected complications. When he attempts to help the city's premier superhero team, Seven Wonders, eliminate their nemesis The Cowl, Tony quickly learns that the relationship between heroes and villains operates on rules he never imagined. The established order proves far more complex than simple good versus evil, and Tony's well-intentioned interference threatens to upset a delicate balance that has defined the city for years.
Nick Podehl delivers a commanding performance that captures both the excitement of superhero action and the psychological complexity of morally ambiguous characters. His vocal range effectively distinguishes between Tony's earnest determination and the more seasoned, calculating members of Seven Wonders, while maintaining the story's sense of mounting tension throughout its substantial runtime. The audio format particularly benefits the intricate plotting and character dynamics, as Podehl's pacing allows listeners to fully absorb the story's subversive take on superhero mythology without rushing through its more nuanced revelations.
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