Books like 'Black Lightning/Hong Kong PHOOEY (2018) #1'
Readers who enjoyed Black Lightning/Hong Kong PHOOEY (2018) #1 by Bryan Edward Hill & Jeff Parker also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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The Last Hope by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsThe end of the stars draws near. Three must become four to battle the darkness that lasts forever...After countless moons of treachery, Tigerstar's Dark Forest apprentices are ready to lay siege upon the warrior Clans... -
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Sunset by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsSoon after the cats reached their new home by the lake, ThunderClan's medicine cat Leafpool received an ominous warning from StarClan: Before there is peace, blood will spill blood, and the lake will run red. As the Clan slowly recovers from a devastating badger attack, Leafpool can't help but wonder . . -
![The Forgotten Warrior by Erin Hunter]()
The Forgotten Warrior by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsWith a divided StarClan driving a treacherous rift between the four warrior Clans, the spirits of the Dark Forest are gaining strength. Ivypool's role as a spy becomes more dangerous with each passing day, and Dovewing is haunted by nightmares about the mountains.Then an outsider appears in ThunderClan's midst, spreading discord and pushing the Clans farther apart... -
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Dawn by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsSomething terrifying is happening in the world of the Clans. Amid the destruction of the forest, cats are disappearing, including ThunderClan's beloved medicine cat apprentice, Leafpaw. Now the young cats who set off on a quest many moons ago have returned with a chilling message: The Clans must move to a new home, or risk extermination.But it is not easy to convince the cats to leave... -
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![Night Whispers by Erin Hunter]()
Night Whispers by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsAfter the sharp-eyed Jay and the roaring Lion, peace will come on Dove's gentle wing.The deadly battle between ThunderClan and ShadowClan is over, but the aftermath still echoes around all four Clans...Categorized as:
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![Sign of the Moon by Erin Hunter]()
Sign of the Moon by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsThe end of the stars draws near. Three must become four to battle the darkness that lasts forever. . . .The dark forces that have driven a rift between the four warrior Clans are growing stronger. Jayfeather, Lionblaze, and Dovepaw now know that unless they can unravel the true meaning behind the prophecy that binds them, the warrior code could be destroyed forever...Categorized as:
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![Fading Echoes by Erin Hunter]()
Fading Echoes by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsAfter the sharp-eyed Jay and the roaring Lion, peace will come on Dove's gentle wing.Three ThunderClan cats, Jayfeather, Lionblaze, and Dovepaw, are prophesied to hold the power of the stars in their paws. Now they must work together to unravel the meaning behind the ancient words of the prophecy...Categorized as:
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![Eclipse by Erin Hunter]()
Eclipse by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsErin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series continues with the fourth book in the Power of Three series!The fourth book in this third series, Warriors: Power of Three #4: Eclipse, brings more adventure, intrigue, and thrilling battles to the epic world of the warrior Clans... -
![Long Shadows by Erin Hunter]()
Long Shadows by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsThe Clans are in turmoil. ShadowClan has turned its back on StarClan and pledged to follow the dark predictions of Sol, the strange cat who foretold the solar eclipse. But not all the cats have lost faith in their warrior ancestors. . . -
![Leafpool's Wish by Erin Hunter]()
Leafpool's Wish by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsIn this seventy-page digital novella from the world of Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series, discover the thrilling story behind Leafpool's greatest secret.Leafpool always knew medicine cats weren't meant for love . . . until she fell for the WindClan warrior Crowfeather. Now she's determined to keep their kits a secret...Categorized as:
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![Super Sales on Super Heroes 4 by William D. Arand]()
Super Sales on Super Heroes 4 by William D. Arand
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn a world full of super powers, Felix had a pretty crappy one.He has the ability to modify any item he owns. To upgrade anything.Sounds great on paper. Almost like a video game.Except that the amount of power it takes to actually change, modify, or upgrade anything worthwhile is beyond his abilities... -
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SkyClan's Destiny by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsThe return of a long lost Clan . . .Many moons ago, five warrior Clans shared the forest in peace. But as Twolegs encroached on the cats' territories, the warriors of SkyClan were forced to abandon their home and try to forge a new life far away. Eventually, the Clan disbanded--forgotten by all until Firestar was sent on a quest to reunite its descendants and return SkyClan to its former glory... -
![Dark River by Erin Hunter]()
Dark River by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsThe three children of Squirrelflight and Brambleclaw, grandchildren of the great leader Firestar, have thrived in their apprenticeships: Lionpaw's strength and energy serve him well as a warrior in training, Hollypaw hones her understanding of the warrior code, and Jaypaw explores his mysterious powers and connection to StarClan as the medicine cat apprentice...Categorized as:
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Outcast by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsThere will be three, Kin of your kin....Who hold the Power of the starsIn their paws.A secret prophecy shapes the lives of Firestar's grandchildren, but only one of the three knows about it. Jaypaw is captivated by the power it promises, and he believes the key to that power may lie buried in the distant past -- with the ancient cats who once walked these woods and now prowl through his dreams... -
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![Dovewing's Silence by Erin Hunter]()
Dovewing's Silence by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn this seventy-page novella from the world of Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series, discover what happened to Dovewing after the events of the fourth Warriors arc, Omen of the Stars.The Dark Forest has been defeated—but Dovewing's powers are gone... -
![Showing Off by Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle]()
Showing Off by Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsSome people in school are afraid of the kids in the Upside-Down Magic class. Others just call them Flops. But Nory and her friends in Upside-Down Magic won't let that stop them. Not with a school-wide talent show coming up! Except... Nory's afraid her fluxing magic will go wonky and upset her father. Pepper is worried that her abilities as a Fierce will make all the animals in the show run wild... -
![Mistystar's Omen by Erin Hunter]()
Mistystar's Omen by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsA devastating challenge for the new leader of Riverclan... When leopardstar loses her ninth life, her longtime deputy, Mistyfoot, steps up to receive her new name-Mistystar-and lead her clan though a troublesome time. But Mistystar is about to discover a shocking secret about Riverclan, and her leadership is plunged into crisis as it begins... -
![The Prune Pit Murder by Renee George]()
The Prune Pit Murder by Renee George
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWerecougar Lily Mason has sworn off investigating crimes in Moonrise, Missouri. No more bodies, no more intrigue, and more importantly, no more murderers. But her plans for an easy-breezy drama and danger-free life is put on hold when a friend asks for her help in investigating a suspicious death... -
![Wolf Killer by Craig Zerf]()
Wolf Killer by Craig Zerf
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOnce a month on the first day of the full moon I turn into an uncontrollable 400-pound, seven foot killing machine with teeth like daggers and foot-long claws. My name is Ded Brenner … and I am NOT a werewolf. And rest assured – when I catch up to the people that did this to me … well, let’s just say – Click, click, boom, BOOM! Brenner wasn’t a werewolf... -
![Wolf Warrior by Craig Zerf]()
Wolf Warrior by Craig Zerf
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOnce a month on the first day of the full moon I turn into an uncontrollable 400-pound, seven foot killing machine with teeth like daggers and foot-long claws. My name is Ded Brenner … and I am NOT a werewolf. And rest assured – when I catch up to the people that did this to me … well, let’s just say – Click, click, boom, BOOM! Brenner wasn’t a werewolf... -
![The Oracle by K.B. Hoyle]()
The Oracle by K.B. Hoyle
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA year ago Darcy Pennington would have laughed at the idea of magical worlds, prophecies, and talking animals, but everything changed when she visited Cedar Cove Family Camp and stumbled through a gateway. It is the summer before freshman year, and Darcy and her five friends have returned through the gateway to the world of Alitheia...Categorized as:
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![Under a Blue Moon by Steve Higgs]()
Under a Blue Moon by Steve Higgs
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis is a prequel to the Blue Moon series. It tells about Tempest Michaels' first day as a paranormal detective... -
![Jax by Kim Fox]()
Jax by Kim Fox
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe one thing that grumpy lion shifter Jax hates more than kids is sharing the remote control for the TV. So, he's thrilled when he has the firehouse to himself for five glorious days. That is until someone drops off an annoying pink package on the doorstep, and this one isn't from Amazon...Violet is an emotional wreck... -
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![The Book of Riley 4 by Mark Tufo]()
The Book of Riley 4 by Mark Tufo
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhen the zombie apocalypse strikes without warning one dog will hold the fate of her pack in her paws. This is the story of Riley, an American Bulldog, follow along as she tries to keep her pack safe from a zombie apocalypse. Traveling with her are Ben-Ben the high strung Yorkie, her favorite two-legger Jessie, Jessie's younger brother Zachary and Riley's arch-enemy Patches the Cat... -
![Beasts of New York: A Children's Book for Grown-Ups by Jon Evans, Jim Westergard]()
Beasts of New York: A Children's Book for Grown-Ups by Jon Evans, Jim Westergard
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA violent, epic, action-packed urban quest full of very eccentric, often hilarious, extremely dangerous characters who also happen to be animals -- the wildlife of New York City, to be exact.Treachery leads to a monstrous war amongst the wildlife of New York City, and Patch, a young squirrel, is forced into exile on Staten Island...Categorized as:
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![Zohar by A.K. Michaels]()
Zohar by A.K. Michaels
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsZohar Drake is the Council’s most feared Enforcer. With a soul that’s shrouded in a darkness he keeps hidden from everyone. The deeds he’s been forced to carry out for the Council have left him scarred and tormented…both man and beast. When the Hunger strikes he’s under no illusions…it has to be one of his many enemies seeking revenge and inflicting some magical spell over him... -
![Wolf Spirit by Craig Zerf]()
Wolf Spirit by Craig Zerf
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe adventure continues - Brenner is not a werewolf... He is the result of a secret US Army experiment. The creation of a government controlled Super Soldier.And no one asked if he wanted to take part.So, he escaped. And for the last fifty years has been living in the backroads and the small unknown towns of America. Never aging. Searching for a cure... -
![Wordsmith by Nick Spalding]()
Wordsmith by Nick Spalding
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe fast-paced fantasy sequel to Max Bloom In... The Cornerstone, by the best-selling author of the smash hit romantic comedy Love... From Both Sides and its sequels Love... And Sleepless Nights & Love... Under Different Skies.From the pages of the past, a new threat to Max Bloom rises in The Chapter Lands.. -
![Thor by Wayne Smith]()
Thor by Wayne Smith
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThor is a German shepherd belonging to a typical suburban family, wise, trustworthy, and tirelessly devoted to his human "pack." Then Uncle Ted comes to live with Thor's owners. And the terror begins. For Ted is no longer fully human, and only Thor can detect the Bad Thing lurking within Uncle Ted. Only Thor can sense the horror he is helpless to communicate. And only Thor can defeat that horror... -
![Death Walks a Dog by Tess Baytree]()
Death Walks a Dog by Tess Baytree
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNow that she’s in her fifties, Penelope Standing has life pretty well figured out. Her pet sitting business keeps her busy, her neighbors are conspiring to get her boyfriend, Jake, to propose, and she has just enough free time to make the corrupt mayor’s life miserable.Then she arrives to walk Brutus, the lovable but ill-behaved mastiff — and finds his owner, Jezza, dead... -
![Trial By Fire by Rachel Roberts]()
Trial By Fire by Rachel Roberts
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNow in digest-sized paperback editions, this six-part series features Emily, Adriane, and Kara, who are drawn into the woods to a portal to another world through which strange, but peaceful, animals have emerged...Categorized as:
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![The Big Brag by Dr. Seuss]()
The Big Brag by Dr. Seuss
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIt starts out harmlessly enough, with a rabbit feeling rather pleased with himself and his talent for hearing. A neighboring bear overhears the rabbit's boasting and takes offense. The challenge is on, and the bickering begins as the bear proclaims that his ability to smell is quite superior to the rabbit's hearing... -
![Fire in the Sky by Erin Hunter]()
Fire in the Sky by Erin Hunter
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe spirits dance like fire in the sky. . . .The three cubs--Kallik, Toklo, and Lusa--along with their shape-shifting companion, Ujurak, stand on the edge of the sea-ice under the blazing Northern Lights. The land has come to an end, but the bears' journey is far from over. Now they must put their trust in Kallik's paws, as she feels the ice pulling her out toward the ocean...Categorized as:
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![Secret Agent Mom by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle]()
Secret Agent Mom by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLucy Heron is a mom with three kids, and a baker with a happy marriage in sunny Echo Park. She’s also Silver Griffins Agent 485.The suburbs will never be the same.Fighting supernatural crime from a minivan while keeping the magical world a secret is a fulltime job. Then there’s the PTA bake sale and the neighborhood barbecue.Hard to balance even with a wand... -
![Jane on Her Own by Ursula K. Le Guin]()
Jane on Her Own by Ursula K. Le Guin
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsJane, the youngest of the catwings, goes looking for adventure in the big city and captured!Longing for adventure, Jane, the youngest of the catwings, flies to the city on her own... -
![The League of Unusual Denizens by Mark Cain]()
The League of Unusual Denizens by Mark Cain
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe only thing worse than the end of the universe is … Casual Day. Six denizens of Hell, one saint and a small blue alien join forces to stop the ultimate catastrophe: the destruction of the cosmos. That most of them are dead is of little consequence, for they possess great powers. Halos and horns, strength and sarcasm, courage and comedy, oh, and a management textbook: this team has them all... -
![Light by 'Nathan Burgoine]()
Light by 'Nathan Burgoine
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKieran Quinn is a bit telepathic, a little psychokinetic, and very gay—three things that have gotten him through life perfectly well so far—but when self-styled prophet Wyatt Jackson arrives during Pride Week, things take a violent turn.Kieran’s powers are somewhat underwhelming but do have a habit of refracting light into spectacular rainbows for him to hide behind... -
![Marking Territory by Daniel Potter]()
Marking Territory by Daniel Potter
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPower corrupts. Can Thomas resist the lure? Thomas may be the first magical cougar to go freelance, but he still has a lot to learn about selecting clients. Guilty over the injuries suffered by his friend and client O’Meara, Thomas resolves to collect enough magical essence to get her healed... -
![The Heavenly Horse from the Outermost West by Mary Stanton]()
The Heavenly Horse from the Outermost West by Mary Stanton
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Heavenly Horse is the Dancer, a shining Appaloosa stallion, first of all horses in the Army of One Hundred and Five and guardian of the Courts of the Outermost West.Anor the Executioner, monstrous and fanged, is the servant of the Dark Horse. He comes from the Gates of Death—and if he can, he will destroy the Dancer.Between them stands Duchess, last true mare of the Appaloosa line...Categorized as:
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![The Henchmen's Book Club by Danny King]()
The Henchmen's Book Club by Danny King
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMark Jones is a henchman for hire. He guards bunkers, patrols perimeters and stands around in a boiler suit waiting to get knocked out by Ninjas. This is his job... -
![Spellsinger by Rachel Roberts]()
Spellsinger by Rachel Roberts
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe first benefit concert for the Ravenswood Wildlife Preserve is on! Everyone is depending on the event to ensure the survival of Ravenswood. It's got to be a success. And Kara's on the case. She's booked two mega rock acts, a fabulous girl band and hot pop idol Johnny Conrad. But Conrad may be hiding a dangerous secret that threatens the animals, Ravenswood, and the girls themselves...Categorized as:
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![The Taken by Inbali Iserles]()
The Taken by Inbali Iserles
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe first book in a thrilling fantasy trilogy starring one of the animal kingdom's most hunted heroes. Foxcraft is full of excitement and heart, and a touch of magic.Isla and her brother are two young foxes living just outside the lands of the furless -- humans. The life of a fox is filled with dangers, but Isla has begun to learn mysterious skills meant to help her survive...Categorized as:
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Silverwing by Kenneth Oppel
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsOne of Canada's best books for young readers was written by a pretty young writer himself. Kenneth Oppel, who had his first book published when he was 18, really hit his stride a dozen years later with Silverwing, the first volume in a thrilling adventure trilogy set in the nocturnal world of bats that immediately captured the attention of middle readers and award juries alike...Categorized as:
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![Lizard Music by D. Manus Pinkwater]()
Lizard Music by D. Manus Pinkwater
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsWhen left to take care of himself, a young boy becomes involved with a community of intelligent lizards who tell him of a little known invasion from outer space... -
![Feral Creatures by Kira Jane Buxton]()
Feral Creatures by Kira Jane Buxton
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsMOST ANTICIPATED by Bustle • "Sci-Fi Thriller" recommendation from Buzzfeed • An Indie Next PickIn this stunning follow-up to Hollow Kingdom and Seattle Times/Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association bestseller, the animal kingdom's "favorite apocalyptic hero"is back with a renewed sense of hope for humanity, ready to take on a world ravaged by a viral pandemic (Helen Macdonald)...Categorized as:
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![My Orc Roommate with Benefits by Veronika Kane, Caroline Lee]()
My Orc Roommate with Benefits by Veronika Kane, Caroline Lee
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’m a focused and goal-oriented librarian-in-training, so there’s no way I’m falling for my himbo roommate, who gives off major golden retriever vibes, right? Right.But dang. Since the moment I started renting Luxor’s spare bedroom, I’ve been plagued with these inconvenient urges…so being mature, responsible adults, we’ve decided to deal with them. One time. Once, to rid Lux of his innocence... -
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Sunwing by Kenneth Oppel
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsKenneth Oppel gives a bat's-eye view of the horrors of animal testing in Sunwing, the sequel to his popular and award-winning novel for middle readers, Silverwing. Shade, the lost baby bat of the first book, has rejoined his colony only to lose his freedom as the bats plunge into a mysterious human building they believe is paradise...Categorized as:
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![Convergence by Craig Alanson]()
Convergence by Craig Alanson
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMy name is Kazimir Wolfe, people call me ‘Kaz’, except they don’t. I never use my real name, it’s too dangerous, for me and for anyone I meet. I’m on the run from the law, who think I killed my aunt, and from whoever did kill her, because they want to finish the job. So, I move around a lot, working construction or whatever job I can find... -
![Mouseheart by Lisa Fiedler]()
Mouseheart by Lisa Fiedler
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Warriors series meets Redwall in this first book in an epic animal adventure series set in the subway tunnels of Brooklyn.Hopper is just an ordinary pet shop mouse before he escapes. Soon he finds himself below the bustling streets of Brooklyn, deep within the untamed tangles of transit tunnels, and in Atlantia, a glorious utopian rat civilization.But all is not what it seems...
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