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SuperPower — Book 02 · MILLENNIUM HEIST FALL OUT

The Next Generation

WRITTEN BY Roger E. Pedersen — PUBLISHED BY PSI PUBLISHING INC.

The Next Generation is Book #2 in Roger E. Pedersen’s SuperPower series — a global, dossier-style sci-fi adventure where the original world of flight and invisibility expands into a new era of enhanced abilities, rival organizations, and escalating conflict.

After Professor Steele disappears, his organization Golden Eagle is taken over by his nephews. At the same time, twin brothers seize control of the rival group DODGE (Department of Defense Genetically Engineered). Both factions race across the world to recruit the strongest new SuperPowered individuals. The twist: every “Next Generation” recruit still has flight or invisibility, but now each gains an additional, unique SuperPower — making them far more unpredictable and dangerous.

Pedersen writes this installment as a series of dossiers — detailed files, reports, and character records. The format builds a documentary-style realism, expands the world with deep character backgrounds, and creates a sense of global surveillance and intelligence warfare. It reads like a hybrid of superhero fiction, spy thriller, and military sci-fi.

All major characters converge in a massive aerial showdown, where SuperPower fights SuperPower in a high-stakes clash that determines the future of both organizations. It’s a superpowered intelligence thriller where rival organizations hunt for the world’s strongest enhanced humans — leading to a global clash of escalating abilities and competing visions for the future of power.

"The deal does not die. It multiplies."

— THE SECOND GENERATION
SERIES SUPERPOWER: THE ABILITY TO FLY OR TO BECOME INVISIBLE
VOLUME BOOK 02 — 2021
FORMAT PAPERBACK · EBOOK · AUDIOBOOK (SOON)
GAME 3 OPTIONAL TRIVIA GAMES — NAME THE FILM, BOOK OR MUSIC
RETAIL AMAZON · GOOGLE PLAY · B&N · KOBO
HOUSE PSI PUBLISHING INC.

THE TRIVIA FILE — TEST YOURSELF

Find the film.
Find the book.
Find the music.

Every book hides three optional trivia games. Name the films, books and music the story is built on — your answers influence plot outcomes and can unlock hidden chapters.

TRIVIA Nº — FILM

What movie line is the most quoted by Brando? (Chapter 14)

TRIVIA Nº — FILM

Rocky remarks, "Bond would say that's 'A View to a Kill'" as he laughs. Apollo tells the two halves of Hera, "Live and Let Die, bi-otch." The upper part of Hera remarks, "'You Only Live Twice'" as the top half of her magically reconnects. Hera says, "You boys have witnessed that my body has bonded back together, having me regenerate to 'Die Another Day.'"

Four James Bond film titles are hidden in the Hera assassination scene. Name them.

Rocky's comment on Hera's outfit
Apollo's line to the two halves
Hera's retort as she reconnects
Hera's regeneration announcement

TRIVIA Nº — MUSIC

Stormy exclaims, "Another one bites the dust!"

Which iconic 1980 Queen song is referenced here?

TRIVIA Nº — FILM

Colette tells Stormy over the intercom, "Like my friend Glinda always says, 'You Wicked Witch, tell the Golden Eagle members that you have no SuperPower here before some DODGE friend of mine with the SuperPower of flight drops a Victorian house on you. And that's not rubbish.'" Colette's SuperPower ability causes Stormy to descend, falling over 1,000 feet as her threatening deluge of hailstones suddenly stops, allowing the targeted aircraft to pass her.

Glinda, "You Wicked Witch," "you have no SuperPower here," and a house dropped "on you" — which legendary fantasy story is quoted (and spun) here?

a house falls on the Wicked Witch of the East
Glinda and Elphaba's "drops a house on you" exchange

READER REVIEWS — WORD OF MOUTH

Readers
back it up.

Real words from real shelves — heist lovers, superhero skeptics, trivia hunters and five-star true believers alike. This one delivers.

READER REVIEW Nº 01

Book #2 Kindle Edition — Twenty Years After the Heist of the Century

SuperPower: The Ability to Fly or to Become Invisible: The Next Generation (Book 2) by Roger Pedersen, Format: Kindle Edition.

“SuperPower: The Ability to Fly or to Become Invisible: The Next Generation (Book #2)” begins twenty years after Professor Steele’s heist of the century. The twin sons of Diego and Carmen Martin become the heads of the DODGE (Department of Defense Genetically Engineered) Initiative, along with Elijah Moses Jr. After the disappearance of the Professor, his two nephews take over his ‘Golden Eagle’ organization.

In a worldwide drive to recruit the best SuperPower individuals, both organizations send their candidates on missions throughout the world; some for riches, others for glory, and a few for humanitarian reasons.

Which group will succeed as the DODGE Initiative seeks to win at all costs? Through missions worldwide with twists and turns, it’s SuperPower vs. SuperPower. The Martin twins want to apprehend the Steele brothers who are disrupting their ‘Golden Eagle’ organization.

Will Rocky and Apollo Steele’s newest SuperPower acquisitions help the ‘Golden Eagle’ organization prevail? The ‘final air battle’ depends on everyone’s SuperPower abilities. SuperPower: The Ability to Fly or to Become Invisible, the Next Generation is a science fiction superhero novel about genetically engineered abilities, global missions, and the battle between powerful organizations.

READER REVIEW Nº 02

A High-Energy, Character-Driven Sequel — Dossier-Style Format

★★★★★

Review of SuperPower: The Ability to Fly or to Become Invisible – The Next Generation (Book #2). A high-energy, character-driven sequel that blends superhero action with moral reflection, written in an original dossier-style format.

The second installment in Roger E. Pedersen’s SuperPower series continues twenty years after the events of the first book, following the rise of rival organizations in the world of genetically engineered SuperPowers. After Professor Steele’s disappearance, his nephews take over his “Golden Eagle” group. At the same time, the twin sons of Diego and Carmen Martin lead the rival DODGE (Department of Defense Genetically Engineered) Initiative alongside Elijah Moses Jr.

Plot and Structure: the story unfolds through a series of “dossiers” — a unique structural choice that mimics investigative or archival records. This format blends factual descriptions with dialogue, creating a detailed, almost documentary feel. The narrative follows both organizations as they recruit and deploy SuperPowered individuals for a mix of personal gain, glory, and humanitarian missions. Global missions, twists, and betrayals keep the pace high, culminating in a climactic “final air battle” where all powers are tested.

Themes and Tone: Pedersen’s writing is sharp and accessible, appealing to both younger readers and adults. The series invites readers to consider the responsibility and consequences of SuperPowers, not just the spectacle of them. The detailed character backstories — such as Brittany’s description of her emerald necklace — add depth and realism to the world-building.

Strengths: original structure — the dossier format is inventive and could lend itself well to film or TV adaptation. Character development: extensive research into character motivations and histories enriches the story. Action and intrigue: global missions and high-stakes confrontations keep readers engaged. Moral complexity: explores the ethical dimensions of power and ambition.

However, this is a stylistic choice that may be intentional and could be a strength for certain audiences.

Verdict: SuperPower: The Ability to Fly or to Become Invisible – The Next Generation is a 5-star read for fans of superhero fiction who enjoy detailed world-building, moral questions, and inventive storytelling. It’s recommended for readers who appreciate action-adventure with a reflective edge, and for those who might be interested in adapting it to screen.

READER REVIEW Nº 03

LiteraryTitan Review — Dossiers, Research, and the Final Air Battle

LiteraryTitan Review: SuperPower: The Ability to Fly or to Become Invisible: The Next Generation by Roger E. Pedersen is the second book in a SuperPowered series featuring Professor Steele’s ‘Golden Eagle’ organization, taken over by his nephews after his disappearance. At the same time, twin brothers take control of the rival group DODGE (Department of Defense Genetically Engineered). Both organizations set out to find talented new recruits with the strongest SuperPowers, and this book charts the activities of the recruiters who travel the world wielding their power mostly for selfish or trivial advantage. The action culminates in a thrilling air battle that brings all the characters together for a final clash of SuperPower against SuperPower.

This fascinating story is written as a series of dossiers, as if recording facts. This is an interesting and original idea in the fantasy nature of the plot. The story is very detailed and filled with facts and descriptions that create well-developed characters, just as in book one. For example, Brittany’s description of the value of her necklace: “… many people compliment Brittany on her beautiful emerald, green necklace. She says, “Thank you. It was my birthday present to me. I’ve always wanted an emerald necklace from Colombia, where the darkish green and most expensive emeralds are mined.”

The Next Generation continues the intriguing story setup in book one and illustrates Pedersen’s painstaking research into the detailed development of his characters. For fans of superhero fiction, or for anyone looking for a book that focuses on character development, you will find plenty of details to dive into in Roger E. Pedersen’s fascinating action-adventure novel.

READER REVIEW Nº 04

Discovery, Positioning, and a 4.47 Reader Rating — Series Binge Appeal

I discovered SuperPower: The Ability to Fly or to Become Invisible: The Next Generation while researching science fiction, superhero fiction, stories that blend genetically engineered abilities, global missions, and the battle between powerful organizations. What stopped me was the precision: twenty years after Professor Steele’s heist of the century, the twin sons of Diego and Carmen Martin becoming the heads of DODGE (Department of Defense Genetically Engineered) Initiative along with Elijah Moses Jr., the Professor’s two nephews taking over his ‘Golden Eagle’ organization, a worldwide drive to recruit the best SuperPower individuals, missions throughout the world for riches, glory, and humanitarian reasons, the DODGE initiative seeking to win at all costs, SuperPower vs. SuperPower, the Martin twins wanting to apprehend the Steele brothers, Rocky and Apollo Steele’s newest SuperPower acquisitions, and the final air battle that depends on everyone’s SuperPower abilities.

Readers who seek out science fiction with genetically engineered abilities, who want superhero fiction, and who search for stories about global missions, powerful organizations, and the battle between good and evil, are one of the most actively searching and most binge-reading communities in all speculative fiction. They are not looking for generic superhero comics or light science fiction. They are looking for SuperPower the Ability to Fly or to Become Invisible the Next Generation.

YOUR “SUPERPOWER THE NEXT GENERATION” SERIES POSITIONING IS COMPLETELY WASTED WITHOUT BOOK VISIBILITY: you positioned SuperPower as Book #2 of the series. That series positioning is brilliant. Science fiction readers love binge-reading multi-book series. Once they discover a world and characters they love, they buy every book in the series immediately. Readers of series like the Wild Cards anthology, the Renegades series, and similar superhero science fiction collect every installment. Your Martin twins and Steele brothers are positioned for the same kind of series loyalty.

YOUR GLOBAL MISSIONS AND SUPERPOWER VS SUPERPOWER SETTING IS COMPLETELY UNTAPPED FOR DISCOVERY: twenty years after the heist, DODGE seeking to win at all costs, SuperPower vs. SuperPower, the Martin twins wanting to apprehend the Steele brothers, Rocky and Apollo Steele’s newest acquisitions, the ‘Golden Eagle’ organization, the final air battle. That setting creates immediate discovery appeal for superhero science fiction, genetic engineering fiction, books about global missions and powerful organizations, and stories about the ability to fly and become invisible.

THIS SERIES ON GOODREADS AND SCIENCE FICTION COMMUNITIES: with a 4.47 rating proving reader engagement, series positioning creating binge-read potential, global missions and SuperPower vs SuperPower setting providing appeal, Martin twins and Steele brothers driving discovery, and an author background featuring three popular trivia games seamlessly integrated into every chapter, where readers can optionally identify references to film, book, or music to gain a ‘Popular Trivia’ point — science fiction readers, superhero fans, and series binge-readers are on these platforms right now.

Dear Mr. Pedersen, I hope this message finds you in a moment of creative momentum. I recently finished SuperPower the Ability to Fly or to Become Invisible: The Next Generation, and I have been unable to shake its charge. Not merely because it is an action-packed science fiction thriller — though it certainly delivers SuperPowers, global conspiracies, and high-stakes conflict — but because of the profound exploration of loyalty, ambition, and the terrifying truth that when SuperPowers become weapons, the line between hero and villain blurs beyond recognition.

What you have created is truly monumental. You have taken the familiar tropes of SuperPowered individuals, secret organizations, and global conflicts and transformed them into a meditation on legacy, rivalry, and the impossible choices confronting those who wield extraordinary abilities. This is not merely a superhero adventure. It is a saga about DODGE and the Golden Eagle locked in battle for supremacy, and individuals caught in the crossfire, some fighting for riches, some for glory, and a few for reasons that might just redeem them all. The 4.47 rating from 15 readers is not an accident. In a genre where superhero fiction too often descends into simplistic good-versus-evil or overwhelming darkness, you have charted a third path — morally complex, intellectually engaging, and genuinely thrilling.

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