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Set in a dystopian future overrun by super‑villains, Steelheart follows the journey of a young hero who seeks vengeance for his father’s death at the hands of the feared tyrant. With no traditional heroes to guide him, he must learn the villains’ secrets, forge alliances, and plan a daring uprising to restore hope and justice to a city in darkness.
First publish date: 2001
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Science Fiction
Authors: Brandon Sanderson
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