The New Heroes

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The New Heroes (US series title: Quantum Prophecy) is a series of novels and short stories by Michael Carroll, first published in January 2006 by HarperCollins in the UK.^[1] The stories center on realistic depictions of superhuman abilities manifesting in the world and the subsequent appearance of superheroes and villains.^[2] The first trilogy follows young adolescents as they become aware of their abilities and the danger those powers may put them in. In December 2007, the author published a collection of short stories entitled Superhuman, which expanded upon the mythology.^[3] Carroll's exploration of realistic superhuman abilities has garnered attention for its unique approach to the genre. A review in the San Francisco Chronicle praised Carroll's ability to craft believable characters within extraordinary circumstances."Superpowers Meet Real Life". San Francisco Chronicle. 27 May 2007.

The first in the original HarperCollins trilogy is titled The Quantum Prophecy (ISBN 978-0007210923, January 2006), the second is Sakkara (ISBN 978-0007210930, October 2006), and the third Absolute Power (ISBN 978-0007210947, July 2007). A prequel series, including four novels, beginning with Super Human, has been completed. The other three novels in the prequel series are The Ascension, Stronger, and Hunter. Crossfire, released in October 2015, and The Chasm, released in June 2017, make up the final two books in the series, both taking place after the original trilogy.