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Bob Moore: No Hero (Bob Moore #1)
by
Tom Andry (Goodreads Author)
Super powered humans started appearing 30 years ago. Now, they are everywhere. Bob Moore, Private Eye, dares to investigate those who could incinerate him with a thought. When he is called to help a super from his past, however, he'll be pushed to his limit. When supers and the police think there is no crime, can he get to the truth? Will he want to for the man that destro...more
ebook, Smashwords, 186 pages
Published
January 8th 2011
(first published 2011)
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I liked Bob Moore as a character, whilst embodying typical Private-I quirks, the alternate reality he was in made this character all the more intriguing. We get treated to a range of superheroes, all with an array of powers and their own personal problems. Khan, Moore’s assistant, who has super speed but gets exhausted after thirty seconds of using his power. Sultry Gale, Moore’s ex-wife, who can control the wind, to the extent that her clothing is held on only by a slight breeze. And Ted, a sup...more
I'm wavering between four and five stars for this one. I've settled on five, but don't think it's perfect. As others (including the author) have noted, the book is a little short and skips over a two week period that I think it could have benefited from. There are some areas that could be tightened up or polished, but, the fact is, it's a damn fun read.
Bob Moore is no hero, he's just a private dick making a few bucks in a world filled with super heroes and villains. It's clear that Andry is fon...more
Bob Moore is no hero, he's just a private dick making a few bucks in a world filled with super heroes and villains. It's clear that Andry is fon...more
Sometimes a free book can surprise you and this was definitely the case of BOB MOORE: NO HERO. I read this novella in one sitting and found it quite engaging.
Bob Moore is an average guy (a tippy) in a world full of “supers” – beings that have super powers. Bob is a PI and his clients run the full spectrum from jealous tippy husbands to angry super beings. Being a PI for supers has its perks, but more than likely, the only good thing about one of these jobs is the money he gets paid to complete...more
Bob Moore is an average guy (a tippy) in a world full of “supers” – beings that have super powers. Bob is a PI and his clients run the full spectrum from jealous tippy husbands to angry super beings. Being a PI for supers has its perks, but more than likely, the only good thing about one of these jobs is the money he gets paid to complete...more
"The Incredibles" for grownups, crossed with classic PI pulp fiction. Takes place in a world in which the "Supers" suddenly appeared on the scene a couple decades previous, declared borderless statehood, and have been busy putting the police out of business ever since. The almost entirely stereotypical PI is a "typical" who works primarily for these Supers, and finds himself forced by circumstances into working for the one he deeps responsible for the death of his child. (Cue dark music!)
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A fast, breezy detective story, with the added twist that Bob Moore, our "hero," is a PI with a focus on the "super" business. As a "typical" or "tippy," Bob is at a monetary and genetic disadvantage in his society, and the chip on his shoulder is a big one. He takes it out on supers in a hundred different little ways, many of which are rendered subtly and poignantly through the novella. His insistence on using real names, for one, is both pointed and a little heartbreaking.
There are several plo...more
There are several plo...more
There is an afterward by the author in this book that I was glad was there-I appreciate his honesty and what he's trying to do-he talks about writing (and never finishing) a novel/novella before and how the motivation of ease to self-publish online got him to finish this one. So, it's kind of nice to support the small time guy (Lacey, how easy is to to e-publish books? You should do it, maybe, try it on one or two of your novels or novella's-and I could make a cover for it! So could Angela (she'...more
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Good take on a "realistic" superhero world, as seen through the eyes of a depressive detective, a non-superhero, who specializes in cases dealing with superheros. He takes the case when a superhero thinks their sidekick is jailing bad guys with somebody else.
Dark, sarcastic, and funny, though not lighthearted, Bob Moore: No Hero describes a world in which the antics of superheros regularly endanger and impoverish regular citizens. Bob is hired to find out why a superhero doctor's patients are di...more
Dark, sarcastic, and funny, though not lighthearted, Bob Moore: No Hero describes a world in which the antics of superheros regularly endanger and impoverish regular citizens. Bob is hired to find out why a superhero doctor's patients are di...more
A non-powered P.I. investigates a case of disappearing superheroes in a world that caters to the super powered.
Bob Moore: No Hero started off with a bang, or maybe I should say it was on fire considering Bob was in a tree that was set aflame by a super he was investigating. I thought it was a great start, it grabbed my attention and made me want to keep reading. However, after the first few chapters, which were action-packed, the story pacing slowed down for me quite a bit and became a bit munda...more
Bob Moore: No Hero started off with a bang, or maybe I should say it was on fire considering Bob was in a tree that was set aflame by a super he was investigating. I thought it was a great start, it grabbed my attention and made me want to keep reading. However, after the first few chapters, which were action-packed, the story pacing slowed down for me quite a bit and became a bit munda...more
Really, quite fun. Definitely way better than I expected for a free book. Two semi-complaints:
1. It's too short.
-This is really a compliment, because it means I want more! I enjoyed the characters, and I think there's a lot more he can do. Can't wait to see what happens next in this series.
-if you go in thinking of this as sort of a prequel novella, I think you'll have the right idea about it.
2. I did predict the ending.
-no, I won't tell you what it was.
-This is a semi-complaint because it's rar...more
1. It's too short.
-This is really a compliment, because it means I want more! I enjoyed the characters, and I think there's a lot more he can do. Can't wait to see what happens next in this series.
-if you go in thinking of this as sort of a prequel novella, I think you'll have the right idea about it.
2. I did predict the ending.
-no, I won't tell you what it was.
-This is a semi-complaint because it's rar...more
General theme of people with super-powers started to emerge thirty years ago and Bob Moore: detective with no super powers hired by the supes to investigate crimes. Great read and author did nice job adding info as the story developed of how people having super powers changed life/society. Very quick read because of the style of writing and great storyline. Sooooo many possiblities to write next such as more on Bob Moore's assistant, or his scientist friend, or how about some of the super powers...more
I initially downloaded this little gem at a time when I was going on 'free ebook spree'. It was free, the cover looked brilliant and it's about a PI working in a time when super powered beings have become an everyday sight.
Bob Moore is our cynical PI with a specific clientele, 'supers', people born with super powers who are now a rather normal occurence. As a 'tippy' (normal, non powered) it's just that little bit more dangerous for Bob to go on surveillance against supers as is evidenced right...more
Bob Moore is our cynical PI with a specific clientele, 'supers', people born with super powers who are now a rather normal occurence. As a 'tippy' (normal, non powered) it's just that little bit more dangerous for Bob to go on surveillance against supers as is evidenced right...more
Bob Moore is a private investigator with a select clientele - 'Super's',those with special powers who are a part of everyday society. He reluctantly takes on a case to investigate the alleged disappearance of Doc Arts patients despite the general skepticism and his dislike of the man. Just as Moore decides to quit he witnesses a gruesome death and Moore is determined to find the callous murderer.
Bob is a traditional PI in a nontraditional world and the juxtaposition is entertaining. As a 'tippy'...more
Bob is a traditional PI in a nontraditional world and the juxtaposition is entertaining. As a 'tippy'...more
I liked this. It was slick and cool. I am not a fan of superheroes. I don't think they are real heroes. Hell I would be brave too if I was bullet proof. I like that the main character is a regular "joe " and is not enamored of those spandex wearing do-gooders. Bob Moore is part FLETCH, part MAGNUM PI. It has a twist ending that I did not see coming. Bob is a flawed hero who can be motivated by his darker nature and that made things interesting. There were zingers and wit that made it fun too. Co...more
Bob Moore is a PI in world chock full of superheroes. Unfortunately he's not one of them though he does specialize in cases that involve people with super powers. He's asked to investigate a crime by a man he hates that has no clues and thinks it's probably a waste of his time, but he's wrong... This is a reasonably short novel and an introduction to this super powered world. I'll be reading book two but while enjoyable this first book didn't have enough depth to make it really outstanding.
Short and simple. No Hero is like a trip to the candy store - pleasurable and fun, but not really filling. But it was clearly never meant to be anything more than it is.
Bob Moore is a tippy, an average person, in a world dominated by people with superpowers. Bob works as a private eye, the only person reckless enough to investigate "supers" in spite of their huge egos and dangerous tempers.
In all, worth the two hours it took to read.
Bob Moore is a tippy, an average person, in a world dominated by people with superpowers. Bob works as a private eye, the only person reckless enough to investigate "supers" in spite of their huge egos and dangerous tempers.
In all, worth the two hours it took to read.
There is only one negative thing to say about this book: It was too short! Tom Andry has created a winning combination of character and setting with Bob Moore: No Hero. Armed with only his camera, an old vendetta and a set of balls made of granite, we follow a well crafted anti-hero against government-controlling superheroes who seem to have all but forgotten about who they are suppose to protect.
Bob Moore: No Hero mixes the wry goodness of a PI story with a comprehensive look at what life would be like with supers. I laughed and was constantly amazed at the little touches Tom Andry used to make this world very authentic. I want to return to that world. Can't wait for the sequel! I devoured this little gem. Probably my favorite superhero fiction yet!
This was a really fun read, kind of a comical hardboiled super hero fiction. The world building is interesting and consistent and the characters are engaging. The plot was interesting and unpredictable. I hope people don't avoid it due to the superhero angle, the plot character and themes would be well done if found in a more mainstream book. I highly recommend this book!
Once I got over the tendency in this story toward block physical descriptions of every character - something of a pet peeve of mine - I found an engaging PI story laced with the sort of superhero stories I WISH I could get more of in my novels. Definitely recommend if you're into superheroes or detective stories (as long as you're not looking for anything too in-depth detecting-wise)
i usually dont like when men author a book because most of the time i find their style very boring. but this book is one i most absolutely loved. in a fantasy word with superheros and a regular p.i. an investigating story that was most captivaiting to read. i reccomend to those who loved to be pulled into a book and have imagery while reading. overall fantastic.
A well-made world of comic and scifi with little pretension to being anything but darkly fun. What is a world full of super-powered people like? In here you'll find out and in many ways it isn't too different than our own.
Okay, now this book went by in about two hours. good plot and characters. Comical story and decent detective style novel. I intend to get the second in the series. I didn't like that the book was so short.
No hero is written quite well. Had a lot of fun reading it. I thought the world was cleverly designed. I would definitely read another in this world, maybe a Bob Moore mystery series?
Funny and smart genre-bender, combining noir detective lit, sci fi, and superhero fantasy. Very imaginative tech, too.
Be prepared to buy the 2nd book, because when you finish this one, you will have to have it.
An entertaining lite read. If the author follows up with another book with Bob Moore I would read it.
A bit of Douglas Adams with some Christopher Moore, but very original, ingenious and fun to read!
This book was not the usual genre I tend to read. But it was interesting enough to read. Bob was a pretty relateble guy and was quirky enough to keep my attention. The story itself was slow and almost pointless seeming until I reached the end. Though the first half of the book was too slow going for me, I am really glad to say that I loved the twisted ending.
cute story. ready for more in this world.
an okay science fiction story
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Tom Andry is the Associate Editor of Audioholics.com and host of the AV Rant podcast. He’s been writing mostly reviews but has lately returned to his prose roots. He has written many unpublished short stories, poems, and a few screenplays that may still be produced. He’s the father of three boys affectionately nicknamed Punkalicious, Captain Evil, and Neo. He’s happily married and currently reside...more
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