Deus Ex Machina

Past and present collide as Spitball undertakes his most dangerous mission yet. An international supervillain summit. Androids, clones, and the Russian mob. And the martinis? Shaken, not stirred... Spitball is finally one of the Phenomenal Five. But the Five aren't exactly heroes anymore. They've followed Miracle Worker's path and become underground saviors wanted by the law. But that doesn't mean they're bad guys now. Then again, maybe it does... Miracle Worker has been invited to a secret meeting of supervillains. An annual convention of spies, terrorists, and mad scientists. And he has a history with them. Luke (a.k.a. Spitball) is riding shotgun, disguised as Miracle Worker's young apprentice. His mission? Uncover the meaning behind the summit's cryptic theme: God from the Machine. And determine where Miracle Worker's true loyalties lie. And, if possible, get out alive. Grab your super-suit and your armored tuxedo because perilous mystery, casino intrigue, and world domination await! DXM combines superhero fantasy with action adventure James Bond-style. Featuring the return of a fan favorite heroine, a cadre of strong female characters, and the bonus short story Speed Dating, a romantic romp of superhero sci-fi and costumed comedy. The third installment of the Shattered Universe is the best one yet! In 2025, the Identity Crisis Universe (IDCU) superhero series was torn asunder and reforged as the Shattered Universe, superhero novels for adults that pack a punch! · Book 1: Golden Age Heroes · Book 2: Hungry Gods · Book 3: Deus Ex Machina · Book 4: Secret Origins "Casino Royale with superheroes." "Superheroes are my favorite and this adult series is the best...This book has awesome characters, good and bad, and a wonderful story to keep me reading all night! I did not put this down!" - Dr. Patricia Eroh "I really enjoyed the returning characters as well as newly introduced villains. The most recent installment of Mr. Brink's Identity Crisis Universe is perhaps his best one yet." - Frae