New YA Novella, Beacon - The Hero of Heartland, Delivers An Epic Origin Story For A New Superhero

Effingham, Illinois Dec 19, 2024 (Issuewire.com) - Self-published author, Matthew Kreke, releases his first novella, Beacon - The Hero of Heartland. Advanced Reviews call it A Must Read. Readers found the storys villains and heroes fascinating. 

After over 100 sales, Beacon - The Hero of Heartland currently holds 4.4 stars at Amazon and 5 stars at Barnes & Noble. 

I am proud to see Beacons story being received so well and am eager to continue her adventure - says Matthew.

Book Abstract

When a clone threatens to tear her city apart, can a failed superhero rise to the challenge?

Grace Grey has a secret. 

She is the only known real-life superhero, Beacon, though most know her only as a police tip line operator.

 After losing a loved one during her first major defeat at the hands of the supervillain, Arson, Grace hung up her suit.

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 But when a laboratory experiment goes wrong, creating a homicidal Beacon clone who threatens to tear the city apart, only the real Beacon can stop her.

 Now, Grace must overcome her tragic past, reclaim her reputation, and save her beloved city - and herself.

About the Author

Matthew Kreke was born and raised in and around Effingham, Illinois. He earned an associate degree in computer programming from Lake Land College in Mattoon, Illinois. He has a love of animals (especially dogs) and all things science fiction. His favorite superheroes are Superman, Martian Manhunter, and Spiderman.

Matthew is currently running a Fund my comic and Kickstarter campaign for his next project, The Night Slayers,  a comic book inspired by early seasons of Supernatural.

In addition to being an author, he also runs Effing-Con, a small video and tabletop game convention in his hometown.