Superheroine Novel (no Spandex)
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Eislor,
Posted on: 2011-12-22 14:47 in Comic and Hero-Villain Culture
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A Novel that centers on a Heroine with abilities that, in a comic book, could be considered 'super', but instead she's in a more 'normal', though not necessarily contemporary world (but could be). Power level can span the gamut, from cosmic to just a bit above normal Human.
I'm more interested in 'Super' abilities that could possibly be explained scientifically instead of 'supernaturally'. Think Robert Heinlein's "Friday" (that's a near perfect example), as opposed to Sookie Stackhouse.  Does anyone have a suggestion for a novel(s) that fits this narrow theme? It's certainly hard to search for them. Edit: even 'badass' normal would work - I loved Stieg Larsson's 'the Girl' novels (Dragon Tatoo, Hornet's Nest, Played with Fire) Thanks in advance, K |
Note: the spandex/latex visible there is really something of a compromise between me and the artist...Lu wears stuff like that as underwear and prefers to wear high-necked dresses....I allowed the dress to be unbuttoned for the cover only if her skin was covered...she doesn't have a fighting costume as I'm not a fan of spandex either
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Empaths. Superstrength. Kung Fu Masters. Petting Zoo People.
There is a word for people like that. A pre-packed fluffy-feeling word the government's spin doctors had come up with.
Peak.
Lucretia had her own words for her peer group: freaks of nature, science projects, and fanatics. They were all the people that had been born, transformed or self-willed into something that should have been bizarre, but was becoming less so.
All she wanted to do was live an unnoticed life in her brownstone, working at the library and chasing down idiot cops who took her books on stakeouts.
Of course, there are problems with that, such as the fact that she's considered an interesting research specimen by some of the more amoral companies. Her tendency to stick her nose in where it probably shouldn't be. A love-hate relationship with various alcoholic beverages.
Oh yes, and the fact that she's still on parole.
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A few off the top of my head.
David Weber's "In Fury Born"
Tanya Huff's Valor series, start with "A Confederation of Valor"
Julie Kenner's Demon Hunting Soccor Mom series, start with "Carpe Demon"
Kat Richardson's Greywalker series, start with "Greywalker"
Kasey Mackenzie's "Red Hot Fury" (not as well written as the other books I mentioned, but you might like it.)
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Wow! thanks so much Guys!
*gets credit card*... these look awesome 
A Novel that centers on a Heroine with abilities that, in a comic book, could be considered 'super', but instead she's in a more 'normal', though not necessarily contemporary world (but could be). Power level can span the gamut, from cosmic to just a bit above normal Human.
I'm more interested in 'Super' abilities that could possibly be explained scientifically instead of 'supernaturally'. Think Robert Heinlein's "Friday" (that's a near perfect example), as opposed to Sookie Stackhouse.
Does anyone have a suggestion for a novel(s) that fits this narrow theme? It's certainly hard to search for them.
Edit: even 'badass' normal would work - I loved Stieg Larsson's 'the Girl' novels (Dragon Tatoo, Hornet's Nest, Played with Fire)
Thanks in advance,
K