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The Teleporter Kindle Edition

by Lee Hall (Author), Satin Publishing (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition

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What if there was a power like no other? What if one drunken slouch happened to stumble where nobody has stumbled before and discovered the ability to teleport! Just when you thought there were enough super hero stories in this world, we made another one… Kurt Wiseman is your average mid-twenties slouch with a serial thirst for alcohol, that is until destiny calls upon him to stumble where no man has clumsily stumbled before. By day he works for a familiar sounding, power hungry, media controlling, mega rich American businessman who represents everything wrong with society today. Whilst investigating this politically loaded story arc Kurt accidentally acquires a super power like no other. The ability to teleport! Before he can think about saving the day, Wiseman must endure a journey of self-reflection by earning the trust of his friends and overcoming his greatest weakness, booze. Even if the path is filled with comic book cliché, inappropriate one liners and genre busting fourth wall action. Not all heroes in this world are the same and with great power comes the possibility to go viral! This is a story that will unite humanity… Kurt Wiseman is the Teleporter!

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April 21, 2018
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07CKFXDP4
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 21, 2018
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 481 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 199 pages

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Lee Hall has spent many years reading and writing. The fruits of such are his multiple indie published books crossing several genres. From occult thrillers with monsters, witches and vampires which eventually became known as the ‘Order of the Following Series’ to paranormal romance and even the tale of a drunken superhero looking for justice. All of his works carry a deeper meaning that tribute the events from real life, because all good fiction is rooted in some level of truth.

Over the years thousands of readers have downloaded and read Lee’s works which you’ll find being promoted through an active social media presence but he prefers to talk about fellow authors works through reviews.

His story telling efforts have even crossed over to the world of theatre where packed out audiences have enjoyed the fairy tale adaptations he has fashioned into pantomimes – an institution in the UK where he hails from. Even though his performance days are mostly over, he’s still an active member of a local drama group where he actively serves on the committee as resident playwright and writes exclusively for them.

Over the years his writing has drawn influence from Michael Crichton, Stephen King and Arthur Conan Doyle along with the many immersive television shows he’s a fan of from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, The Walking Dead, Breaking Bad and Stranger Things.

'The hardest thing about being an 'Indie author' is letting the world know your book exists...the best thing is convincing the world one person at a time this your dream…'

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Marzipan77

The Superhero we need!

Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2021

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Drinking. Hangovers. Fist fights. A clingy ex. A sketchy corporate biggie. An annoying neighbor who just happens to be an investigative reporter (and where are all these reporters when I need one? Huh?) Add a posse of unlikely vigilantes and a soupcon of sudden but inevitable superpowers and you’ve got a heck of a story.

Kurt Wiseman isn’t some stale wide-eyed teen trying to romance the school hottie with his super suit. Or a scientist accidentally becoming a green rage monster. The Teleporter isn’t the sad tale of a down-on-his-luck ex-Army Ranger who is determined to help the little guy. Oh, no. If you’re looking for the same old origin story, turn away now.

Wiseman drinks too much and does as little as possible at work to get by. This guy literally falls into his destiny without a clue. He’s doesn’t have ninja moves or high intelligence, but he is excellent at kicking bad guys in the nuts and swinging a baseball bat. He’s you, he’s me, he’s everyman. Well, every drunk man whose parents would probably say that ‘he’s not living up to his potential.’

This is the graphic novel series I want to read. The superhero tv show I want to binge watch. No preaching, no slow-mo team pics, no overarching political themes, or disgusting “Boys.” I’d root for The Teleporter and his sidekicks – heck, I’d drink with them, too.

Part parody, part sci-fi, The Teleporter reminds me of a Leverage/Dead Pool crossover without the convoluted plans and great fighting skills.

Ryan Reynolds would rock this role.

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Amy

A humorously crass story of a drunkard turned superhero.

Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2019

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Hall has created a realistic world in which corporations hold the power and the common man has little control over his own life, until fate elects a portion and hands it over in the form of teleportation karma. The transformation of our main character, Kurt, is depicted with a perfect amount of stumbles, physical and emotional, and leaves us rooting for him as he finds his new place in society.

The voice isn’t hindered by formalities; it is free and true to character and, yes, littered with curses. But it fits so perfectly with Kurt’s sarcastic/apathetic personality that it is hard to be bothered by it.

The story picks up quickly and doesn’t linger too long in any one scene. Hall has done a great job at keeping a smooth pace and throwing in just enough detail to encourage us to continue reading without bogging us down. If you’re not used to reading an Irish accent, give it a chapter or two.

The Teleporter was a fun ride that I would recommend to anyone that enjoys shorter scifi stories involving average-joe superheros, technology, and characters that simultaneously banter and care.

Summary (Spoiler Alert!):
The beginning might throw you for a loop because it sounds a lot like the author is breaking the fourth wall. That’s how genuine the voice of our main character, Kurt, is. And he is a complete drunk, a jerk, and is funny as hell. With a love life and a job that are both dead-ends, Kurt relies on booze and his imagination for entertainment. But like all superheroes, Kurt has an endearing quality. Beneath all the swears and drink, he has a conscience and doesn’t truly want anyone to get hurt. He just doesn’t know anything different.

Kurt works for a company called Liqui-tech as essentially their social media marketer/outreach guy. During a planned media event, Kurt runs into his next-door neighbor, Casey. As a journalist, she’s a skeptic and can’t believe their company’s teleportation project doesn’t produce any toxic waste. When Kurt is assigned media coverage for that specific project, Casey’s words get to him. He finds himself soon doing his own recon and, inevitably, succumbing to a vat of the liquid… and scrambling out of the opposite tank.

After sleeping for several days, Kurt awakens to discover he can teleport around his house just by thinking about the refrigerator etc. Learning to teleport and keep his clothes on is a trick he has to learn the hard way. And, ironically, his beloved alcohol is his kryptonite. This made the character’s struggle much more complicated. He can no longer rely on his usual “out” and must learn to cope with his new life on his own. In his jubilee over becoming a superhero, he goes out and makes a big deal about being a superhero in front of a bar full of people. But his efforts in protecting a girl—who’d had her drink spiked—prove he is worthy of said powers.

Teaming up with Casey across the hall, they return to Liqui-tech to search for evidence they can use to hold Mr. Williams, the owner, accountable for. His family owns most of the town, and they disrespect most of the people they come into contact with. Casey and Kurt are caught and put through their own interrogation. Kurt is beaten and thrown out, which brings him new perspective on the divide between upper and lower classes. Emotional over the matter, Kurt returns to his favorite bar and basically tells everyone the teleporter thing was a stunt and they should all go home instead of spending the night out drinking. As mentioned before, Kurt has a heart, though sometimes it can seem buried.

On a walk, Kurt meets two old men, one of which he defends from Mr. William’s entitled brat-of-a-son and takes quite a beating for it. The other who offers Kurt some wisdom on the matter of his skill set. Feeling empowered again, Kurt records a video threat to Mr. Williams and begins practicing his teleporting skills for means of hand-to-hand combat.
A group of his closest companions gather around him demanding it is time for some action because Casey has been taken. They end up infiltrating Liqui-tech with literally no plan. Finding Casey is the next experiment and that Mr. Williams as created teleportation biotech for himself, the crew is thrown into a frenzied series of attacks and defenses ultimately ending in the testing facility. There, Casey is subjected to the teleportation tanks plus a car battery. When she emerges again from the muck as Kurt holds her, she is shot twice… and uncovers her own ability. She’s bulletproof.

Kurt’s former supervisor (before being fired from Liqui-tech), Marcus, ends up being a member of the FBI and has recorded everything. William’s is taken away, and Marcus therein becomes the mentor/guide to Kurt and Casey.

Personal Thoughts:
This book was hilarious, though I’m not usually a laugh-out-loud type. I’m more of the chuckle type. The emotional range didn’t include major moments of anger (which I think would’ve completed the spectrum), but this made for an easier, laid-back type of read.

It was entertaining to find a book about a realistic man that had something supernatural happen to him. We all want to feel like there is this possibility, this hope, that some miracle will pull us out of the muck of everyday life, and we’ll be able to finally change the world. All too often superheroes are from rich families or royalty or gods. Kurt is an unlikely option in our stereotypical world. But here, we get to see him in action. Hope and humor thrive together in The Teleporter.

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Heather OBrien

Ah, the Alcoholic Superhero

Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2023

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This was amusing - and some of it really hit home. You know, in a probably not funny way. But still. Thanks for the entertaining read, Lee!

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S.D. McKinley

Alcohol, booze and superheroes, oh my!

Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2020

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Cover: Book covers don’t get much better than this. A classy bar setting type feel which fits perfectly. I feel like I’m missing an olive and a toothpick? Not quite sure what the review quote on the right is referring to, haha. Fun fact – the defocused effect of the background is called Bokeh.

I can’t really pick any two word combination in this whole book that I can scoff at, or three word combination, or four words either. Heck, there isn’t even a whole sentence I don’t like, or paragraph or a chapter. Okay, okay. The whole book is great.
This book is laced with vividly lit scenes described just enough ( no extra long descriptions that let your mind lose its place in the book ) to get through to the next joke or action packed section which constantly delivers solid writing, side notes and story line from Mr. Lee Hall.
I really, really like the part where The Teleporter gains his power. I can’t say anything would have attributed better to the scene and feeling than the words that were already written on the page. This is a modern indie classic that everyone can relate to. I liked reading it just as much as any other book I read that knocks it out of the park.
Recommendation:
Lee Hall delivers jokes, super heroes, action, alcohol, and relatable context in a easy to read, fun format. No matter what your taste for genre is, I believe everyone can find enjoyment in The Teleporter. I rate it ★★★★★ 5 stars out of 5.
Guys, until next time – may you find all the happiness that your life can fit in it’s happy spot – S.D. McKinley

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Vicky35

A quirky, entertaining story

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 24, 2023

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book and was rooting for Kurt all the way. It was great to see the journey he went on and where it took him. In places it had me laughing out loud. I especially loved the last line. Well worth a read!

number1brian

Great quirky read

Reviewed in Canada on March 4, 2021

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This is a read like no other. The actual story is timely and the writing style unique. At first I didn’t know what was going on and then I couldn’t put it down.

CyberFonic

Rather Erratic

Reviewed in Australia on February 23, 2021

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I did find parts funny. But overall the story is more like a bad dream than a rollicking good tale.

E-Book Reviewer

Fun Comic Romp

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 7, 2021

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An enjoyable comic tale of an accidental superhero that takes a little while to get going but has a very original premise, feisty dialogue, fun characters and a great finish. While using a quirky yet effective first-person point of view, it does suffer from unconventional punctuation and occasional typos (and could really do with another quick edit by the author) that broke my concentration a few times. And I would have preferred for one female character not to be called a 'b1tch' so often. But overall, highly recommended for lovers of edgy humour and comic-book style action with an adult theme.

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Irene

Humorous Yet Thought-Provoking

Reviewed in Canada on April 10, 2019

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From the very beginning, it’s easy to visualize the cliché comic book-type characters to whom we are introduced. All that’s missing is the cigarette smoke. That comes later.
The Teleporter by Lee Hall gives a voice to the downtrodden in a very entertaining and humorous manner. Why shouldn’t the marginalized in society be superheroes?

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