The alternative history fan favorite! Volume one of the Sovereign Era cycle, and book one of the Charters Duology. ABOUT THE BOOK April 18, 1985 – A startling revelation shocks a world already wound tight by the desperate tensions of the Cold War: super-humans exist... and they demand autonomy. Until that day, high school sophomore Nate Charters thought he was just an outsider and self-proclaimed freak. His unusual appearance, hair-trigger reflexes, and overactive metabolism could have made him something special, but his differences and low self-esteem marked him as a target for the jocks and popular kids long ago . Now, just as his unique nature catches the eye of a self-assured older girl and the sinister attention of the enigmatic Dr. Brenhurst, Nate must solve the mystery of his origins and find his place in the world. Is he part of a remarkable, powerful new minority... or just a misfit among misfits? He’d better find his answers quickly. A shadowy organization knows more about him than he could ever imagine. And they're closing in... ABOUT THE PODCAST This is an abridged podcast edition of the revised, expanded edition of "Brave Men Run -- A Novel of the Sovereign Era" from MWS Media. The podcast presents the portions of the book narrated by the protagonist, Nate Charters. It's a whole story... but it's not the complete story! Want the rest? Be sure to visit http://www.bravemenrun.com and order the unabridged, complete book in ebook or paperback formats.