The Reckoners

The Reckoners is a trilogy of young adult superhero novels written by American author Brandon Sanderson.The series consists of Steelheart (2013), Firefight (2015), Calamity (2016), and an audio book special Lux (2021). The series depicts a post-apocalyptic world in which the appearance of an orbiting cosmic entity known as Calamity has given random people superhuman powers in apparent defiance of known physical laws, turning them into "Epics". These powers have impelled most of them to prey upon or enslave the rest of humanity, causing the collapse of traditional governments. One young man orphaned by a High Epic joins a group that is killing Epics.

Background
Twelve years had passed since Calamity, an ominous glowing orb, appeared in the sky above earth. After its arrival, ordinary people were transformed into the monstrosities known as Epics—powerful and ruthless beings who sought to dominate anyone less powerful than them. Over the past twelve years several Epics rose and fell, but one has remained dominant over the city of Newcago: Steelheart.

Steelheart has murdered countless people, turned the entire city of Newcago into steel, and allowed the sun to be hidden, creating a city of darkness illuminated only by artificial light. No one can defy him. But, David, an ordinary boy, has seen Steelheart bleed, and he intends to see him bleed again.

Books

 * 1) Steelheart (2013)
 * 2) Mitosis (2013)
 * 3) Firefight (2015)
 * 4) Calamity (2016)
 * 5) Lux- audiobook special (2021)

Reception
The first book, Steelheart, was received by over all positive reviews for being yet another book with a deep world, you can easily immerse yourself in. Both the debut novel and the second book of the series, Firefight (2015), made it to the number one spot on the New York Times Best Selling List.