Grandma Goody
Is she human or is she from another world? Is she a criminal vigilante? Is she a hero? Grandma Goody wants to do the right thing. In her quest for vengeance for victims of violent crime, she brings serious pain to criminals. It is a calling for her that she strongly believes in. This truth puts her at odds with the Dallas and Fort Worth Police Departments which have joined together to bring her to justice. Do the combined forces of these two police departments have what it takes to capture and jail a being like Grandma Goody?
About the Author
Randy Cornell is a new author who grew up reading and loving comic books. Picking up new issues every month and diving into the world created by the authors of those favored titles was a source of great joy. Writing this novel provided an awesome trip down memory lane. Running, playing the piano, and, of course, writing are Mr. Cornell’s favorite hobbies. Speculative Fiction is the genre that Randy prefers to use when writing, as it is an umbrella genre that encompasses aspects of Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, and Superheroes among others. When Randy is not writing or enjoying his hobbies, he volunteers his time by serving the homeless in his community.
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WHAT READERS ARE SAYING
A super-powered grandma goes on a quest to eradicate violence and crime in Cornell’s fun debut. An enigmatic old woman with superpowers has taken upon herself to eliminate both crime and criminals, putting herself at odds with the Dallas and Fort Worth Police Departments. The stakes rise when Mr. Myers, a powerful leader of Vision quest, the world’s most valuable technology company, decides he must study her. With a task force of two police departments already on her trail, Grandma Goody must tread carefully. Cornell’s storytelling is absorbing, the characters convincing, and the fast-paced narrative keeps readers thoroughly engaged. Bloodshed and carnage abound, and Cornell’s excellent blend of brutal action and fun dialogue keep the readers turning pages nonstop. Drawing inspiration from superhero fiction, Cornell delves into LGBTQ issues, diversity, justice, violence, family, friendship while highlighting the innate power of determination and resilience. An absorbing tale seasoned with mild SF elements and just a little investigative detail.
Randy Cornell does a great job in creating a unique premise in the sci-fi genre. I was hooked from the first page and glad I got to read this. I Loved the idea of a super-powered granny.
Randy Cornell did an amazing job of allowing the reader to immerse themselves in this novel. Whether it is drama, crime fighting, or the super powers, this novel will have you hooked from the first page. Grandma Goody is a super hero like none before. With all the twists and turns this novel takes, it definitely kept me hooked until the very end. Amazing read.
Grandma Goody is a great dive into the Sci-Fi world. Divulging in this action packed page turner will keep you wanting more! The plot had many twist and turns that will keep you intrigued until the very end!
While the book's build-up is somewhat of a slog it, pays off in its third and final act as a story of power in unlikely hands becomes an awesome battle of good versus evil.
"Grandma Goody" delivers on the idea of what if "Superman was a black female looking to make her community a better place".
Overall an enjoyable story 7/10