{"product_id":"deus-ex-machina-j-d-brink-9798223192114","title":"Deus Ex Machina","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePast and present collide as Spitball undertakes his most dangerous mission yet.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn international supervillain summit. Androids, clones, and the Russian mob. And the martinis? Shaken, not stirred...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpitball is finally one of the Phenomenal Five. But the Five aren't exactly heroes anymore. They've followed Miracle Worker's path and become underground saviors wanted by the law. But that doesn't mean they're bad guys now.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen again, maybe it does...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMiracle Worker has been invited to a secret meeting of supervillains. An annual convention of spies, terrorists, and mad scientists. And he has a history with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLuke (a.k.a. Spitball) is riding shotgun, disguised as Miracle Worker's young apprentice. His mission? Uncover the meaning behind the summit's cryptic theme: \u003cem\u003eGod from the Machine\u003c\/em\u003e. And determine where Miracle Worker's true loyalties lie. And, if possible, get out alive. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrab your super-suit and your armored tuxedo because perilous mystery, casino intrigue, and world domination await! \u003cem\u003eDXM\u003c\/em\u003e combines superhero fantasy with action adventure James Bond-style. Featuring the return of a fan favorite heroine, a cadre of strong female characters, and the\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ebonus short story \u003cem\u003eSpeed Dating\u003c\/em\u003e, a romantic romp of superhero sci-fi and costumed comedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe third installment of the Shattered Universe is the best one yet!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn 2025, the Identity Crisis Universe (IDCU) superhero series was torn asunder and reforged as the \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShattered Universe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e, superhero novels for adults that pack a punch!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Book 1: \u003cem\u003eGolden Age Heroes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Book 2: \u003cem\u003eHungry Gods\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Book 3: \u003cem\u003eDeus Ex Machina\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Book 4: \u003cem\u003eSecret Origins\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★★★★★\u003cem\u003e \"Casino Royale\u003c\/em\u003e with superheroes.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★★★★★\u003cem\u003e \"\u003c\/em\u003eSuperheroes are my favorite and this adult series is the best...This book has awesome characters, good and bad, and a wonderful story to keep me reading all night! I did not put this down!\" - Dr. Patricia Eroh\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★★★★★\u003cem\u003e \"\u003c\/em\u003eI really enjoyed the returning characters as well as newly introduced villains. The most recent installment of Mr. Brink's Identity Crisis Universe is perhaps his best one yet.\" - Frae\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e J. D. Brink\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798223192114\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Fugitive Fiction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/31\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 404\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.88lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.83d","brand":"J. D. Brink","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48217691881727,"sku":"9798223192114","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_17284dc8-ab90-43c4-8dba-d985a0c7e01a.jpg?v=1771998814","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/deus-ex-machina-j-d-brink-9798223192114","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}