I just finished reading Chris Carr's An Extraordinary Man Clark "CJ" Kent graduated from Harvard Law School full of hope and optimism. However, his idealism has been eroded by the ravages of life in Metropolis. Just as he reaches the crisis point, wanting nothing more than to run away from his troubles, fate, in the form of H G Wells, offers CJ a way out. But when CJ learns that he holds the fate of his world in his hands, he is forced to confront the question: does he have what it takes to be a hero?

I really enjoyed this. It's an alternate dimensions story; the alternate Metropolis has a darker feel to it, and the storyline is wonderful. Definitely recommend this and it's sequel, An Extraordinary Man 2- Trials and Triumphs

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